Farmer support for solar leasing depends on compatibility with rural values

Kara HolsoppleOctober 10, 2024

A new study looks at attitudes toward solar installation among farmers and rural residents of southwestern Pennsylvania and western Maryland.

Climate ChangeEnergyFood and AgricultureYour Environment Update

New guidelines center the needs of people with disabilities during petrochemical disasters

Kara HolsoppleOctober 2, 2024

In light of the East Palestine train derailment, advocates created guidelines for disabled people, municiplaities and industry in case of emergency.

Climate ChangeEnergyHealthYour Environment Update

Study: Colleges with fossil fuel funding can become ‘vehicle of climate obstruction’

FloodlightSeptember 25, 2024

Researchers found donations are part of a strategy by the industry to embed itself in universities to influence research and gain credibility.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Scientists skeptical of oil and gas company’s claim that its fracking ‘poses no public health risks’

Reid FrazierSeptember 18, 2024

CNX is conducting its own air emissions testing as part of a collaboration with the state of Pennsylvania.

EnergyHealthPollutionYour Environment Update

Help wanted: Collect spotted lanternflies so scientists can track them

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 11, 2024

Researchers from Saint Vincent College and Chatham University aim to build an archive to learn about invasive spotted lanternflies in western Pennsylvania over time.

ConservationWildlifeYour Environment Update

How are Pennsylvania’s lawmakers doing when it comes to the environment?

Reid FrazierSeptember 4, 2024

The Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania's scorecard rates each legislator's vote on bills that the group considers pro or anti-environmental.

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Study: Fossil fuel workers have skills for clean energy jobs but might have to move

Danish BajwaAugust 29, 2024

While workers in the coal, gas and oil industries have the right skills, future clean energy jobs might not be coming to places like Appalachia.

EconomyEnergyYour Environment Update

Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant

Julie GrantAugust 28, 2024

A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye.

CultureEnergyYour Environment Update

Study Finds Fewer Greenspaces in Historically Redlined Cities

Kara HolsoppleAugust 28, 2024

Researchers found that urban neighborhoods lack greenspace today because of a specific government policy enacted over 80 years ago.

Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeHistoryYour Environment Update

The new tax credits for home solar and energy efficiency you might not know about

Kara HolsoppleAugust 23, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act invests big in clean energy, including tax breaks for energy efficiency and clean energy at home.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update