Forest owners look to the carbon market to help manage their trees Kara HolsoppleJuly 7, 2023 A program that started in Pennsylvania sells carbon credits on behalf of smaller family forest owners. Climate ChangeConservationEconomyWild Pennsylvania
Climate change in Pa. is increasing risk of Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses Sarah BodenJuly 7, 2023 Lyme disease can cause a raft of medical issues, including facial palsy, severe neck and headaches, and arthritis. Climate ChangeHealth
Pa. leads in EV incentives, but lags in planning and goals, report says Rachel McDevittJuly 7, 2023 Pennsylvania falls in the middle of the pack when it comes to state policies that make it easier for people to use electric vehicles. Climate ChangeEnergyTransportation
Safety, oversight concerns raised as Pa. lawmakers pursue billions for hydrogen hubs Spotlight PAJune 23, 2023 Some lawmakers and environmentalists fear the state isn’t prepared to take on oversight for capturing carbon and storing it deep underground. Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics
Abandoned oil and gas wells emit carcinogens and other harmful pollutants, groundbreaking study shows Inside Climate NewsJune 6, 2023 A new study shows benzene and other hazardous air pollutants are being released by abandoned oil and gas wells, putting people who live near by at risk. Pennsylvania has hundreds of thousands of these wells. Climate ChangeEnergyHealth
Ohio, like other GOP-led states, would limit considering climate change in pension investments Julie GrantJune 2, 2023 They want to prevent public pension funds from considering environmental factors like how a company addresses climate change. Climate ChangeEconomyYour Environment Update
Methane leaks from pipelines targeted by proposed federal rule Rachel McDevittMay 19, 2023 A federal proposal to reduce leaks of greenhouse gases from pipelines would be the first major change in standards since the 1970s. Climate ChangeEnergyPollution
How EPA’s proposed power plant rules could impact Pennsylvania WHYYMay 19, 2023 The proposal comes as the dangerous impacts of human-caused climate change become increasingly clear. Climate ChangeEnergyPollution
New research supports Pennsylvania’s inclusion in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inside Climate NewsMay 15, 2023 By joining RGGI, Pennsylvania could speed its pace in cutting carbon emissions, raise new revenue and boost the use of renewable fuel. Climate ChangeEnergyPoliticsPollution
Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s top 12 greenhouse gas emitters are in the Pittsburgh region Jillian ForstadtMay 12, 2023 PennEnvironment's "Dirty Dozen" list includes 5 power plants in Western Pa. Climate ChangeEnergy
