Ohio AG wants Pa. company held in contempt for failing to clean up radioactive drilling waste Glynis BoardMay 3, 2024 The company along the Ohio River was found to have radioactive liquids and sludge on the floor of its facility, among other "egregious" violations. EnergyPollutionWater
Form Energy to begin manufacturing iron air batteries in Weirton to stabilize electrical grid Glynis BoardFebruary 21, 2024 These utility-scale batteries will provide days of backup power for power plants reliant on renewable energy. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Non-native beetles, flies introduced in effort to save hemlock trees in Allegheny National Forest Glynis BoardDecember 11, 2023 Hemlock woolly adelgid is a non-native, invasive insect that threatens to decimate eastern hemlock trees. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
How a $9 million grant will boost Pittsburgh’s urban forest Glynis BoardOctober 19, 2023 The funds will be used for professional tree care, addressing urban heat islands and a low-income homeowner tree care fund, among other projects. Climate ChangeConservation
Pittsburgh groups awarded $10M to support green manufacturing efforts Glynis BoardOctober 18, 2023 Mini-grants up to $10,000 are anticipated to help 1,000 local manufacturers. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Climate ChangeEconomy
As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023 Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
New documentary buries Appalachia’s ‘King Coal’ Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023 A new documentary looks at the death of coal in Appalachia, and how communities entrenched in the culture of coal mining are grieving. Climate ChangeCultureEnergy
$5M from Shell to be used to monitor air, educate community in wake of air quality violations Glynis BoardJuly 28, 2023 The funds come from a settlement with Shell over air quality volitions at its Beaver County ethane cracker. EnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical Boom
