Report: Clean Energy Jobs Among Fastest-Growing in State
The clean energy sector saw some of Pennsylvania's highest job growth over the past few years, according to a new state report.
Economy
Plan to ‘Reimagine Appalachia’ Touts Jobs, Justice and Sustainability for the Ohio Valley
A coalition wants a new vision built on natural resources and well-paying jobs, while addressing climate change and racial injustice.
Green Stimulus Proposal Calls for Departure from Legislative Business as Usual
PennFuture calls for supporting nature-based tourism, agriculture and renewable energy and creating a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps.
Trump Administration Finalizing Rollback of Rules for Landmark Environmental Law
NEPA requires federal assessments of environmental impacts for projects like large pipelines and highways. The new rules will limit and, in some cases, eliminate these reviews.
Investor Pulls Out of Proposed Ohio Cracker Plant
Still, PTTGC America says building the cracker plant - 65 miles southwest of Pittsburgh - remains a top priority.
Bill McKibben on the Divestment Movement
The author of “The End of Nature” and co-founder of 350.org reflects on what the divestment movement has achieved so far and how it all began.
Group Hopes Grand Jury Report Will Put Health at Center of Fracking Debate
The report outlines health problems of people living near fracking wells. The Environmental Health Project says it's about time public health takes center stage.
U.S. Department of Energy Touts Petrochemicals, Puts Money into Coal ‘Innovation’ Grants
DOE says Appalachia's future for coal and petrochemicals is rosy and is investing in research to find new uses for coal.
Coal Towns Were Counting on Recreation for New Jobs. Then Coronavirus Hit.
Communities that invested in outdoor recreation and tourism as coal faded are hopeful that they'll make it through the pandemic.
Impact Fees Collected From Gas Drillers Dropped in 2019
Drillers paid just over $200 million last year, about $51 million less than in 2018. The money goes to communities where drilling happens, to help offset the effects of the industry.
