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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

As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators

Rachel McDevitt·September 21, 2023

A new paper shows utilities and regulators will need to consider how home energy storage systems will affect the grid.

Climate Change Energy

State amphibian may get another shot at federal protections

Rachel McDevitt·September 15, 2023

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.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife

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Pa. crypto plant wants to burn tires; environmental advocates ask regulator to say ‘no’

Rachel McDevitt·August 29, 2023

Stronghold Digital Mining wants to burn shredded tires at one of its waste coal plants. Environmental groups say air pollution would increase.

Pollution

What can one person do about climate change? Climate Solutions will help you get started

Rachel McDevitt·August 25, 2023

A new video series helps people figure out what they can do to help fight climate change.

Climate Change Your Environment Update

Lester Lanman in Willow Park in Camp Hill Borough

In Pa., climate change stresses old infrastructure. Stormwater fees can help limit flooding, pollution

StateImpact Pennsylvania·August 25, 2023

With increased rainfall from climate change and pollution reduction mandates, municipalities are turning to stormwater fees to get projects done more quickly.

Climate Change

Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost?

Rachel McDevitt·August 11, 2023

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.

Climate Change Economy Energy Politics

Pa. group pitches farms on solar model that keeps farmland usable

StateImpact Pennsylvania·August 8, 2023

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture wants to introduce farmers to solar that allows farming to continue and creates a smaller footprint.

Climate Change Energy Food and Agriculture

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