Pa. will have two years to update methane rules for oil and gas sites to match EPA

Rachel McDevittDecember 19, 2023

The new EPA rule aims to avoid 80% of methane emissions by 2038, an estimated 58 million tons. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen

Rachel McDevittDecember 12, 2023

Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply

Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023

A new study adds up how much companies are contributing to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and groups them by state.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again

Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023

The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement

Rachel McDevittNovember 27, 2023

Health and environmental advocates are calling for high standards to prevent more planet-warming emissions from new hydrogen projects.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury

Rachel McDevittNovember 22, 2023

Families living near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro. They want more accountability for the industry.

EnergyHealth

Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program

Rachel McDevittNovember 21, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. 

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Chesapeake Bay states hit land preservation milestone

Rachel McDevittNovember 13, 2023

Pennsylvania leads among bay states with 3.6 million preserved acres. There are now 9.1 million acres of land in the watershed that are protected from development.

ConservationWaterWild Pennsylvania

What can one person do about climate change? Start at home

Rachel McDevittNovember 9, 2023

We have tips to lower the carbon footprint of your home. Home energy and electricity use are often our biggest source of personal emissions.

Climate Change

Pa. electric customers would save with more power-sharing between regions, study says

Rachel McDevittNovember 6, 2023

A new report from renewable energy boosters says increased coordination between regional electric grids could save people billions of dollars on energy bills.

Climate ChangeEnergy