Pa. lawmakers debate proposal to raise state’s renewable energy goal Rachel McDevittJanuary 3, 2024 A bill in the state House would increase the amount of electricity Pennsylvania gets from renewable sources from 8% now to 30% by 2030. Climate ChangeEnergy
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
COP28 Roundup: Food, Health, Disaster Relief and the Oceans Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2023 The UN climate negotiations ended in Dubai with an agreement that finally acknowledges moving away from fossil fuels. What else happened? Climate ChangeConservationEnergyFood and AgricultureHealthYour Environment Update
12 climate change books to give friends and family over the holidays Yale Climate ConnectionsDecember 15, 2023 From memoirs to history, there’s a book for everyone on your list. Climate ChangeCulture
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
What’s the current state of the energy transition? Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023 While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
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
New Pennsylvania task force to increase accessibility to flood insurance Sydney RoachDecember 7, 2023 Officials say climate change is speeding up the need for more people to get insured against flooding. Only 51,000 Pa. households are covered now. Climate ChangeEconomy
How utility scale solar power could be a boon for sheep farmers WYSONovember 30, 2023 Some Ohio sheep farmers hope solar grazing - using animals to keep vegetation under panels in check - can help sustain their operations. Climate ChangeEnergyFood and Agriculture
