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Climate Change in Pennsylvania: A Look Back at 2018 and Ahead at 2019

Marie CusickJanuary 18, 2019

Among the issues for 2019: propping up Pennsylvania’s struggling nuclear industry, a source of carbon-free energy.

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It Was the Biggest Climate Conference Since Paris. Here’s What Happened.

Reid FrazierJanuary 3, 2019

In spite of President Trump’s opposition, the rest of the world is still working on solving the climate crisis.

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What’s at Stake Under the New Trump Water Rule?

Julie GrantDecember 20, 2018

The latest regulatory rollback would eliminate federal protections for more than half of the nations wetlands and nearly a fifth of streams.

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How Air Pollution Widens the Income Gap

Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2018

Air pollution contributes to the widening gap between Pittsburgh's haves and have nots.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Water Protections

WHYYDecember 12, 2018

The new rule would eliminate federal protections for about 40 percent of Pennsylvania’s streams. Only major navigable waterways, tributaries that run into them or adjacent wetlands along with some lakes will be covered by the Clean Water Act.

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The Consequences of Lead Exposure for Kids are Scary. Talking About it Doesn’t Have to Be.

Kara HolsoppleNovember 29, 2018

Kids can get exposed to lead through paint, dust and drinking water. Then what?

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The Red State Paradox

Reid FrazierNovember 22, 2018

Who are the people who gave Trump their votes? And where does their vision for the environment come from?

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Photographs and Poetry Reveal Tension Fracking Brings to Pennsylvania

Kara HolsoppleNovember 21, 2018

A book of poetry and photographs looks at the risks and benefits after a decade of fracking in Pennsylvania.

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America Voted. How did the Environment Fare?

Kara HolsoppleNovember 9, 2018

The midterm election results are (mostly) in. And what that means for the environment is a mixed bag.

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How Climate Change Hurts Kids’ Health

Kara HolsoppleNovember 2, 2018

More severe storms, rising sea levels and temperatures will affect all of us in one way or another. But children are uniquely vulnerable.

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Trump on Earth

Trump grants exemptions from mercury rules for coal-fired power plants, including several in Pennsylvania

Trump moves to quickly slash federal regulations, target state and corporate climate efforts

Advocates, environmentalists split as Trump signs orders to bolster coal industry

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