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Pittsburgh’s Air Improving, but Still Gets an ‘F’ From American Lung Association

Reid Frazier·April 22, 2021

Despite some improvements, the Pittsburgh metro area ranked 9th worst in the country for long-term particle pollution, which is associated with heart and lung disease.

Health Pollution

The House Environment Committee Chair Dismisses Climate Science. What Does That Mean for Climate Action in Pa.?

Rachel McDevitt·April 22, 2021

Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) is a climate denier. He’s in a prime spot to block legislation that could address climate change.

Climate Change Politics

Homer City power plant in Indiana County, Pennsylvania generated enough electricity in 2014 to power a million homes. Photo: Reid Frazier

DEP Looks to Address Environmental Justice Concerns in RGGI Rule

Rachel McDevitt·April 20, 2021

DEP is adding equity principles to the draft rule to join the regional cap-and-trade program, like how to distribute environmental and economic benefits of the program.

Climate Change Energy Environmental Justice

Biden’s Climate Pitch Could Hit Turbulence From Some Fossil Fuel-Friendly Unions

Reid Frazier·April 16, 2021

Some union workers aren't on board with a transition to cleaner energy: "I know how to weld. I know how to build power plants."

Climate Change Economy Energy

Pennsylvania’s First Green Hydrogen Plant Planned for Lancaster County

Rachel McDevitt·April 9, 2021

The plant will use hydropower from the Susquehanna River to produce enough liquid hydrogen to fuel 1,500 heavy-duty trucks every day.

Energy

More Rain Means More Towns Adopting Stormwater Fees

Anne Danahy·April 2, 2021

Frequent, heavy rainfall is testing stormwater systems in Pennsylvania like never before.

Climate Change Water

Community Group Created to Advise Three Mile Island Cleanup

Rachel McDevitt·March 26, 2021

A citizens committee will now help guide the decommissioning of the plant’s infamous Unit 2 reactor, which partially melted down in 1979. One question is what should be done with the radioactive waste.

Energy

Group Worries New Air Pollution Permit Could Allow Clairton Coke Works to Pollute More

Reid Frazier·March 26, 2021

Is U.S. Steel making up pollution numbers to avoid stricter rules under the Clean Air Act? GASP thinks it just might be. They want the company to show their math.

Pollution

Wolf Administration to Buy Half of State Government’s Electricity from Solar

Rachel McDevitt·March 26, 2021

The Wolf Administration says it is making the largest government commitment to solar energy in the country. The state will buy power from seven new solar projects.

Climate Change Energy

Chesapeake Fined $1.9 Million for Wetland, Stream Violations in PA

Reid Frazier·March 26, 2021

The company damaged dozens of waterways at its gas drilling sites in Pennsylvania. It will have to restore 55 acres of wetlands and repair 4,000 feet of streams.

Energy Water

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