Is climate change to blame for the high cost of potato chips? We crunched the numbers Julie GrantDecember 30, 2024 Pennsylvania potato experts say potato chip prices are up because of inflation. But heat and poor growing conditions in the state are playing a role. Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
A new book provides hope for restoring the atmosphere from climate pollution Kara HolsoppleDecember 30, 2024 Climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people cutting emissions and trying to remove greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere. Climate ChangeTechnologyYour Environment Update
In Sweden, broad consensus on climate action spurs an energy transition in manufacturing Reid FrazierDecember 20, 2024 The main debate in Sweden is not whether to build more zero-carbon energy sources, but rather, which ones. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes Susan PhillipsDecember 18, 2024 Climate change has helped spin hurricanes faster this year, boosting damaging wind speeds for every hurricane in 2024. Climate Change
Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact Sophia SchmidtDecember 17, 2024 To offset flying across the country, you’d need to go car-free for a month and a half, if you drive a typical gas-powered car, or eat a vegan diet for three months. Climate ChangeEconomy
What will it take for the American steel industry to go ‘fossil-free’? Reid FrazierDecember 13, 2024 Companies in Europe are beginning to cut climate pollution for heavy industries like steel. What will it take to bring these technologies to the U.S.? Climate ChangeEnergy
PennEnergy agrees to reduce harmful emissions from oil and gas sites in western Pa. Julie GrantDecember 12, 2024 PennEnergy will make improvements at 49 oil and gas sites in western Pennsylvania and pay a $2 million civil penalty. Climate ChangeEnergyHealthPollution
Buying refurbished electronics to save money and the planet Kara HolsoppleDecember 11, 2024 The environmental group PennEnvironment put together a guide with tips on buying refurbished laptops, phones and tablets for holiday gifts. Climate ChangePollutionTechnologyYour Environment Update
Pittsburgh-area battery plant secures $303M loan guarantee to scale up clean energy storage Kiley KoscinskiDecember 6, 2024 Eos Energy's Turtle Creek plant will produce longer-lasting battery systems designed to reduce power plants' reliance on fossil fuels. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
In Sweden, companies are cleaning up steel production – one of the world’s biggest carbon problems Reid FrazierDecember 6, 2024 In Sweden, companies are pioneering a major climate solution: steel made from hydrogen created from renewable energy. Climate ChangeEnergy
