Climate Change Archives

Study: Healthier Diets Lower in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Lester GrahamFebruary 13, 2019

Many people assume a healthy diet is also good for the environment. According to a new study, they might be right.

Climate ChangeFood and AgricultureYour Environment Update

Empowering Kids to Take Action on Climate Change

Andy KubisFebruary 1, 2019

A children’s book author is getting kids to think about climate change in a way that empowers them instead of freaking them out.

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Gov. Wolf Just Set a Lofty Climate Goal. What Will it Take to Get There?

Amy SiskFebruary 1, 2019

Electric cars, nuclear power, cracking down on methane leaks, more wind and solar. It's going to take all of it and more to reduce carbon emissions to reach Wolf's goals.

Climate ChangeEnergy

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?

Climate ChangeEnergyPodcastsPolitics

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