Refinery’s closure sparks calls for a ‘just transition’ in Philadelphia’

Emily PontecorvoJuly 22, 2019

Some say a just transition is not just about securing help for workers, but the shift to renewable energy can be a driver for redistributing wealth and power in society.

EconomyEnergyEnvironmental Justice

Jobs and Risk — Atlantic Coast Pipeline Shutdown Divides W.Va.

Brittany PattersonJuly 18, 2019

Construction on the pipeline provided an economic boost to communities, that has since evaporated with the shutdown. Others say climate and health concerns outweigh any benefits.

EconomyEnergyFollow the Pipeline

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Block Attempt to Regulate Single-Use Plastics

Marie CusickJune 28, 2019

The ban on regulating single-use plastics was signed by Gov. Wolf. The Republican-led legislature wants a year to study the impacts of such rules.

EconomyPoliticsPollution

Groups criticize state budget slash of $10 million from environmental fund

Marie CusickJune 28, 2019

The fund was established nearly two decades ago to support environmental programs.

ConservationEconomyPoliticsWild Pennsylvania

Ohio Community Reckons With A Coal Plant Closure

Brittany PattersonJune 7, 2019

For residents of Coshocton, Ohio, fewer carbon emissions come at a price, but there's still hope for what comes after coal.

EconomyEnergy

Is The Bumper Crop of Pa. Farmers Markets Putting the Squeeze on Profits?

Kristine AllenMay 24, 2019

Are the more than 300 farmers markets bad for business or vital to local farms?

EconomyFood and Agriculture

Nuclear Subsidies Face an Uphill Battle in Pennsylvania

Marie CusickMay 3, 2019

The legacy of Three Mile Island and political support for the gas industry make subsidies to keep nuclear plants open a hard sell.

EconomyEnergy

This company wants to recycle your plastic bags. There’s a lot riding on whether it succeeds.

WHYYMay 3, 2019

Plastic bags, shrink wrap, candy wrappers are all flexible plastic, but you can't recycle it curbside. One company is trying to change that.

EconomyTechnologyYour Environment Update

Power Companies Look to Build the Next Generation of Workers

Amy SiskApril 12, 2019

Nearly a third of utility workers will retire in the next five years. Power companies are enticing students to work in the industry with summer bootcamps and internships.

EconomyEnergy

Rare Opportunity: Researchers See Potential In Mining Coal Waste

Glynis BoardApril 12, 2019

Could this type of coal pollution produce valuable ingredients for electronic technology and national security?

EconomyPollutionWater