Claim that Pa. climate program was unlawfully delayed is moot, court says Rachel McDevittJanuary 26, 2023 The opinion in this case doesn’t affect Pa.’s attempt to join RGGI, a program among 11 eastern states to cut CO2 emissions from power plants. Climate ChangeEnergy
The modest heat pump could be a climate solution, but getting them into houses will be hard Reid FrazierJanuary 20, 2023 What electric vehicles are for transportation, heat pumps could be for heating homes. But it will take some convincing. Climate ChangeEnergy
Ex-Pennsylvania DEP secretary: Agency’s underfunding will test its new leader Rachel McDevittJanuary 20, 2023 Despite some recent increases in its budget, DEP has been constrained by a decade of underfunding. Politics
Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds Susan PhillipsJanuary 20, 2023 The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities. PollutionWater
Pa. natural gas plant explosion under investigation in Washington County Reid FrazierJanuary 13, 2023 The Christmas Day explosion at Energy Transfer's Revolution Cryo plant caused a fire to burn for most of the day, venting gases and flames. EnergyPollution
Lancaster nonprofit launches local carbon credit program Rachel McDevittJanuary 6, 2023 It aims to give people and businesses a way to take responsibility for their greenhouse gas emissions while helping their neighbors. Climate Change
Postal Service commits to 100 percent electric vehicle replacement beginning in 2026 Susan PhillipsJanuary 6, 2023 After facing lawsuits from states including Pa., the U.S. Postal Service will have one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the nation. Climate ChangeTransportation
Groups, residents want EPA to protect Mon Valley from ‘unacceptably high’ levels of benzene pollution from U.S. Steel Reid FrazierJanuary 4, 2023 Benzen, a known carcinogen, threatens ‘imminent danger’ to residents, the groups argue in a letter to EPA. They want action under the Clean Air Act. HealthPollutionYour Environment Update
In Pa., climate change can increase flooding risk. This community is seeking solutions Rachel McDevittDecember 30, 2022 In Middletown, Pa., flooding is happening where it never happened before. Now, it's looking for answers. One solution could be in Iowa. Climate ChangeWater
The race is on (again) to build out a low-carbon hydrogen economy Reid FrazierDecember 30, 2022 Companies in Appalachia are hoping federal funds will help develop 'blue' hydrogen power made from natural gas. But will it reduce carbon emissions enough? Climate ChangeEconomy
