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As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators
A new paper shows utilities and regulators will need to consider how home energy storage systems will affect the grid.
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State amphibian may get another shot at federal protections
A federal judge vacated a 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision that the eastern hellbender does not warrant a status as an endangered species.
Pa. crypto plant wants to burn tires; environmental advocates ask regulator to say ‘no’
Stronghold Digital Mining wants to burn shredded tires at one of its waste coal plants. Environmental groups say air pollution would increase.
What can one person do about climate change? Climate Solutions will help you get started
A new video series helps people figure out what they can do to help fight climate change.
In Pa., climate change stresses old infrastructure. Stormwater fees can help limit flooding, pollution
With increased rainfall from climate change and pollution reduction mandates, municipalities are turning to stormwater fees to get projects done more quickly.
Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost?
Former Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature climate program has been on hold for over a year. Some estimate the state has lost $1 billion as a result.
Pa. group pitches farms on solar model that keeps farmland usable
Pasa Sustainable Agriculture wants to introduce farmers to solar that allows farming to continue and creates a smaller footprint.
Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support
A proposal in the state legislature would help boost renewables in Pennsylvania by easing the process for schools to install solar panels.
Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says
Costs include air conditioning upgrades for schools, creating neighborhood cooling centers, planting street trees, and maintaining roads and bridges.
Pa.’s environmental oversight board dismisses petition to raise key cost for conventional drillers
The request was to raise the bond amount for conventional wells. That's the money to plug a well at the end of its useful life.
