Trump on Earth

We’re tracking the Trump administration’s cuts to environmental agencies, regulatory rollbacks and contract cancellations with interviews about the big picture and stories about the repercussions in our region.

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Could ‘Solar For All’ be doomed in Pennsylvania?

Julie GrantFebruary 21, 2025

A federal program to provide solar panels for lower-income families is in jeopardy in Pennsylvania, and it's not because of Trump’s funding freeze.

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Gov. Shapiro sues over ‘flagrantly lawless’ halt in federal funds committed to Pennsylvania

Julie GrantFebruary 17, 2025

The Trump administration's funding freeze jeopardizes nearly $2.2 billion for environmental and climate programs committed to Pennsylvania.

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Trump’s attack on environment and climate policy is having immediate impacts

Reid FrazierFebruary 17, 2025

We talk with a former DOJ environmental enforcement lawyer who says Trump's funding pauses and cuts to staff at climate and environment programs will have a lasting impact.

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What Trump’s halt of $5 billion charging program could mean for Pennsylvania EV owners

Julie GrantFebruary 13, 2025

The Trump administration ordered states to scrap their federally-funded EV charging station plans as it issues new program guidelines.

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Speakers at Pittsburgh climate rally assail Trump, urge local action

Bill O'DriscollFebruary 10, 2025

Western Pa. politicians spoke about climate action during the second Trump administration in front of a crowd of 200 in a Pittsburgh park.

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As Trump takes aim at clean energy, will the Appalachian hydrogen hub survive?

Reid FrazierFebruary 7, 2025

Will Trump like hydrogen because it can be made with fossil fuels or will he say it's part of the "green scam"?

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Trump’s executive orders champion fossil fuels, knock back wind power

Kara HolsoppleJanuary 24, 2025

We break down President Donald Trump's executive orders that declare an energy emergency, prioritize drilling and pull back on wind and EV development.

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What can we expect from a Trump administration? Our reporters weigh in.

The Allegheny FrontNovember 7, 2024

Our reporters say expect fossil fuels to be a huge focus, with the promise of "drill, baby, drill," slashing climate funding and gutting environmental regulations.

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Farmers in Trump country were counting on clean energy grants. Then the government moved the goalposts.

Gov. Shapiro demands USDA uphold contract with farmers and food banks

Federal money to plug Pa.’s dangerous wells is unfrozen, but uncertainty plagues contractors

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Could ‘Solar For All’ be doomed in Pennsylvania?

Gov. Shapiro sues over ‘flagrantly lawless’ halt in federal funds committed to Pennsylvania

Trump’s attack on environment and climate policy is having immediate impacts

What Trump’s halt of $5 billion charging program could mean for Pennsylvania EV owners

Speakers at Pittsburgh climate rally assail Trump, urge local action

As Trump takes aim at clean energy, will the Appalachian hydrogen hub survive?

Trump’s executive orders champion fossil fuels, knock back wind power

What can we expect from a Trump administration? Our reporters weigh in.