StateImpact Archives

100 old oil and gas wells plugged in Pa.; 300,000 to go

Rachel McDevitt·October 19, 2023

Plugging 100 oil and gas wells in 10 months is more than Pennsylvania has done in six years, thanks to federal funds from the Infrastructure Law.

Climate Change Energy

landscape shot of emissions rising from smoke stakes in the distance over a valley

Pa. seeks input on protecting communities with high pollution burdens

Rachel McDevitt·October 17, 2023

People can comment on Pennsylvania's new environmental justice policy at hearings across the state, including in Pittsburgh. Find out where.

Environmental Justice

Pa. lagged in renewable energy growth in past decade, but trend may be reversing

Rachel McDevitt·October 17, 2023

A new report ranks Pennsylvania at the bottom of states for renewable energy growth over the last decade. Only Alaska is worse.

Climate Change Energy

Shapiro’s working group finds no consensus on RGGI. Supporters and opponents weigh in

Rachel McDevitt·October 10, 2023

Both supporters and opponents of Pa. joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative feel vindicated by the working group's conclusion.

Climate Change Energy

Federal money prioritized for Pa. communities marked as high risk for climate-related disasters

Rachel McDevitt·October 10, 2023

The new “community disaster resilience zones” will have prioritized access to federal money for resilience and mitigation projects.

Climate Change

Valerie Webb-Allman at a podium in the capitol with people holding handmade signs that say "Clean Water Now," "Stop Hurting Us," "Black Voices for Climate Justice."

Climate activists call on Pennsylvania lawmakers to end fossil fuel use

Rachel McDevitt·October 4, 2023

Activists from across Pa. gathered at the state capitol Monday to urge the governor and lawmakers to do more on climate change.

Climate Change

An aerial view of a natural gas well pad

Pennsylvania gas prices, drilling falls, report says

Rachel McDevitt·October 3, 2023

Natural gas prices in Pennsylvania have fallen steeply, after spiking last year. There’s also been a significant slowdown in new fracking wells.

Economy Energy

Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees

Rachel McDevitt·October 3, 2023

The funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are for planting trees, combating extreme heat and climate change and improving access to nature.

Climate Change Conservation

pole and power line in with vegetation in front of it

Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid

Rachel McDevitt·September 29, 2023

New energy projects can expect a 5-year wait to connect to the grid. Renewable energy experts say we’re getting more and more behind.

Climate Change Energy

Fingerprints of climate change seen in Pa.’s hot summer days

Rachel McDevitt·September 27, 2023

A new report says 97% of Americans experienced at least one summer day with temperatures made at least twice more likely due to climate change.

Climate Change

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100 old oil and gas wells plugged in Pa.; 300,000 to go

Pa. seeks input on protecting communities with high pollution burdens

Pa. lagged in renewable energy growth in past decade, but trend may be reversing

Shapiro’s working group finds no consensus on RGGI. Supporters and opponents weigh in

Federal money prioritized for Pa. communities marked as high risk for climate-related disasters

Climate activists call on Pennsylvania lawmakers to end fossil fuel use

Pennsylvania gas prices, drilling falls, report says

Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees

Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid

Fingerprints of climate change seen in Pa.’s hot summer days