2024 Election

In 2024, we examined how the outcome of the presidential election could impact climate solutions, fracking and environmental initiatives with our friends at WHYY’s Climate Desk, StateImpact Pennsylvania, PublicSource and Inside Climate News.

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What Pennsylvania voters say about the environment

The Allegheny FrontNovember 8, 2024

Whether they chose President-elect Trump or Vice President Harris on election day, Pennsylvania voters had a variety of views when it came to climate change and the environment.

2024 ElectionClimate ChangePollution

Climate Change Protestors on the steps of the state capitol with a sign that reads," Harrisburg Stand Uo."

Longtime environmental official on Pennsylvania election results: People will need to be ‘as tenacious as the industry’

Kara HolsoppleNovember 8, 2024

David Hess, former Secretary of the Pa. DEP and author of an environmental blog, weighs in on the split legislature and Republican attorney general.

2024 ElectionPoliticsYour Environment Update

What can we expect from a Trump administration? Our reporters weigh in.

The Allegheny FrontNovember 7, 2024

Our reporters say expect fossil fuels to be a huge focus, with the promise of "drill, baby, drill," slashing climate funding and gutting environmental regulations.

2024 ElectionPoliticsTrump on Earth

Pa. communities start to see impact of federal climate spending, as election casts doubt on programs’ futures

Rachel McDevittOctober 31, 2024

More than $5.6 billion in federal funds have been awarded to hundreds of projects across the state. Republicans want to repeal climate funding.

2024 ElectionClimate ChangeTransportation

No ‘seat at the table’: Why environmental justice activists fear a Trump win

Sophia SchmidtOctober 31, 2024

“With a Harris-Walz administration, we will at least have a seat at the table,” one activist said. “With a Trump administration, there won't be a table.”

2024 ElectionEnvironmental Justice

How a Trump victory could stall offshore wind expansion

Susan PhillipsOctober 30, 2024

Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about permit delays and proponents worry about jobs.

2024 ElectionEnergy

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Contenders in Pennsylvania Senate race shy from risky climate, energy stances while courting voters

PublicSourceOctober 30, 2024

One of four notable swing districts, Pennsylvania’s 37th Senate seat could shift the balance of power in state government, with big implications for climate and energy.

2024 ElectionClimate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

President Biden at a podium in front of reporters at Tioga Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia

Trump has derided Biden’s landmark climate programs. Would he ditch hydrogen?

Reid FrazierOctober 25, 2024

Hydrogen has support from one favored Trump industry: fossil fuels. But will Republicans keep the lucrative hydrogen subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act if they regain power?

2024 ElectionClimate ChangeEnergyPolitics

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Coal community groups ask Harris and Trump for continued funding

Julie GrantOctober 21, 2024

The groups want assurances from Harris and Trump to continue historic investments in coal communities for economic development, clean energy, environmental cleanup and more.

2024 ElectionEconomyEnergy

An elderly man and woman stand in front of a modest, one-story house with solar panels on the roof.

Biden-era solar program for lower-income homeowners could be ‘in jeopardy’ under a Trump administration

Reid FrazierOctober 18, 2024

A new pilot program in Pennsylvania seeks to put solar on low and moderate-income homes, but could face problems scaling up if Trump wins.

2024 ElectionEnergyPolitics

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Trump on Earth

Trump grants exemptions from mercury rules for coal-fired power plants, including several in Pennsylvania

Trump moves to quickly slash federal regulations, target state and corporate climate efforts

Advocates, environmentalists split as Trump signs orders to bolster coal industry