Climate Change Archives

3 Thought-Provoking Ideas from ‘The Future of Energy: Can We Get to Zero Carbon?’ Forum in Pittsburgh

Scott BlanchardJanuary 31, 2019

From micro-grids and battery storage to the pitfalls of "electrify everything," three experts weigh in on achieving a zero carbon future.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Climate Change is Scary. Here’s How to Talk to Kids About It.

Kara HolsoppleJanuary 30, 2019

Skip the doomsday talk. Focus on the positive things that people are doing.

Climate ChangeYour Environment Update

Green New Deal. You’ve Heard the Phrase. Here’s What it Means

Reid FrazierJanuary 25, 2019

It could include going to 100% renewable energy and a federal jobs guarantee. Could this be a New Deal for a new generation?

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Can We Get To Zero Carbon?

Kara Holsopple and Reid FrazierJanuary 18, 2019

StateImpact reporters discuss this critically important question and the upcoming event that will tackle the technological and policy solutions to get there.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Climate Change in Pennsylvania: A Look Back at 2018 and Ahead at 2019

Marie CusickJanuary 18, 2019

Among the issues for 2019: propping up Pennsylvania’s struggling nuclear industry, a source of carbon-free energy.

Climate ChangePoliticsYour Environment Update

Researchers Push for Answers on Carbon Capture: Will it Stay Where We Put it?

Amy SiskJanuary 11, 2019

Technology is seen as the key to lessening the effects of climate change.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Pennsylvania Researcher Helps Document Deforestation and Mass Extinction in Haiti

Marie CusickJanuary 11, 2019

More than half of the country's species are predicted to be gone by 2035.

Climate ChangeConservation

Wolf Sets Goal for Pa. to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Amy SiskJanuary 9, 2019

Asked about petrochemical industry emissions, the governor said he thinks Pennsylvania can have energy efficiency, environmental protection and a good economy.

Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics