Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project
Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees Rachel McDevitt·October 3, 2023The 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 McDevitt·September 29, 2023New 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 WHYY·September 28, 2023Five 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 Holsopple·September 28, 2023A 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 McDevitt·September 27, 2023A 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 Grant·September 22, 2023The 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 WESA·September 21, 2023What 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 McDevitt·September 21, 2023A 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 Board·September 6, 2023A 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 Zenkevich·September 1, 2023Strategies could include increasing efficiency in county-owned buildings, switching to electric vehicles and expanding bike lanes and buses.Climate ChangePolitics
