Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees Rachel McDevittOctober 3, 2023 The funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are for planting trees, combating extreme heat and climate change and improving access to nature. Climate ChangeConservation
Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid Rachel McDevittSeptember 29, 2023 New energy projects can expect a 5-year wait to connect to the grid. Renewable energy experts say we’re getting more and more behind. Climate ChangeEnergy
Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pa. to demand change WHYYSeptember 28, 2023 Five riders and two support people rolled into Philadelphia as part of a 300-mile bike ride across the state organized by Pennsylvania Action On Climate. Climate ChangeEnvironmental Justice
Climate change has altered poison ivy leaves in Pennsylvania Kara HolsoppleSeptember 28, 2023 A new study uses over 150 years of poison ivy museum specimens to determine how increased CO2 has impacted the native vine. Climate ChangeConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Fingerprints of climate change seen in Pa.’s hot summer days Rachel McDevittSeptember 27, 2023 A new report says 97% of Americans experienced at least one summer day with temperatures made at least twice more likely due to climate change. Climate Change
Pa groups thrilled by Biden’s American Climate Corps, but wish it were bigger Julie GrantSeptember 22, 2023 The new program will train 20,000 young people in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience. Climate ChangeConservationEconomy
Regenerative farming and soil health practices are taking root near Pittsburgh 90.5 WESASeptember 21, 2023 What is regenerative farming? For Timberwolf Orchard, it's all in the soil. Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
As renewables grow, questions remain for utilities and regulators Rachel McDevittSeptember 21, 2023 A new paper shows utilities and regulators will need to consider how home energy storage systems will affect the grid. Climate ChangeEnergy
New documentary buries Appalachia’s ‘King Coal’ Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023 A new documentary looks at the death of coal in Appalachia, and how communities entrenched in the culture of coal mining are grieving. Climate ChangeCultureEnergy
Allegheny County to create climate action plan Julia ZenkevichSeptember 1, 2023 Strategies could include increasing efficiency in county-owned buildings, switching to electric vehicles and expanding bike lanes and buses. Climate ChangePolitics
