Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Rachel McDevittAugust 11, 2023 Former Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature climate program has been on hold for over a year. Some estimate the state has lost $1 billion as a result. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergyPolitics
A new book looks to climate resilience to ensure that no one gets left behind Kara HolsoppleAugust 9, 2023 Author Kylie Flanagan defines climate resilience as a community's capacity to keep all of its members safe. Climate ChangeEnergyEnvironmental JusticeYour Environment Update
Pa. group pitches farms on solar model that keeps farmland usable StateImpact PennsylvaniaAugust 8, 2023 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture wants to introduce farmers to solar that allows farming to continue and creates a smaller footprint. Climate ChangeEnergyFood and Agriculture
Bill to boost solar in Pa. schools has bipartisan support Rachel McDevittAugust 8, 2023 A proposal in the state legislature would help boost renewables in Pennsylvania by easing the process for schools to install solar panels. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Documents reveal new details about Pennsylvania governor’s secret working group on greenhouse gas emissions Inside Climate NewsAugust 2, 2023 A secret committee packed with energy companies that will determine if Pennsylvania would benefit from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says Rachel McDevittJuly 28, 2023 Costs include air conditioning upgrades for schools, creating neighborhood cooling centers, planting street trees, and maintaining roads and bridges. Climate ChangeEconomy
The movement to add an enviromental rights amendment to every state’s constitution Kara HolsoppleJuly 21, 2023 A longtime environmental leader is working to put the right to clean air and water and a healthy climate on par with other constitutionally guaranteed rights. Climate ChangeConservationPolitics
Learning to live with wildfires, as climate change heats up Anne DanahyJuly 21, 2023 Wildfires in Canada are breaking records this year. A Penn State fire ecology expert talks about what role climate change is playing. Climate ChangeHealthPollution
Penn State study aims to help Pa. dairy farmers cut methane — and show carbon offsets are real StateImpact PennsylvaniaJuly 20, 2023 The goal is to provide ways to achieve measurable reductions in methane emissions on 70 dairy farms across the state. Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
Penn State studies seek to show human impact of climate-related disasters Rachel McDevittJuly 20, 2023 Central Pennsylvania communities have seen a number of severe floods over the past few years, and climate change is making these events more likely. Climate ChangeWater
