Clean energy dollars are flowing into Pa., but results remain to be seen Rachel McDevittDecember 12, 2023 Private companies have committed $3 billion for clean energy projects in Pa., but many are still in the planning phases. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
What’s the current state of the energy transition? Reid FrazierDecember 8, 2023 While wind and solar are cost-effective, local opposition, lack of transmission lines and land use restrictions are slowing down renewable development. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Pennsylvania ranks 7th in nation in greenhouse gas supply Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023 A new study adds up how much companies are contributing to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and groups them by state. Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy
Controversial solar project near Gettysburg loses in court again Rachel McDevittDecember 7, 2023 The ruling said the project in Mount Joy Township did not meet local zoning standards. It could impact future solar court cases in Pennsylvania. Climate ChangeEnergy
How utility scale solar power could be a boon for sheep farmers WYSONovember 30, 2023 Some Ohio sheep farmers hope solar grazing - using animals to keep vegetation under panels in check - can help sustain their operations. Climate ChangeEnergyFood and Agriculture
Pa. lawmakers look for hydrogen models after hub announcement Rachel McDevittNovember 27, 2023 Health and environmental advocates are calling for high standards to prevent more planet-warming emissions from new hydrogen projects. Climate ChangeEnergy
Tour of fracking sites connects activists from Appalachia and the Gulf Coast Kara HolsoppleNovember 27, 2023 An art collective brought together Appalachian and Gulf Coast residents to compare notes and build solidarity as they fight fossil fuel projects. EnergyEnvironmental JusticeHealthPollutionYour Environment Update
How a proposed solar project prompted this rural Pa. township to face its mining past Spotlight PANovember 24, 2023 A Centre County township wrestles with a proposed solar farm on a site where runoff from past coal mining is polluting a watershed. EnergyWater
Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury Rachel McDevittNovember 22, 2023 Families living near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro. They want more accountability for the industry. EnergyHealth
Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program Rachel McDevittNovember 21, 2023 Gov. Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
