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The Dangerous Work of Building Pipelines

Kara Holsopple·September 28, 2018

A new investigation into the safety of the people building America’s oil and gas pipelines reveals a high fatality rate.

Energy Follow the Pipeline Your Environment Update

Why the Trump Resistance Keeps Winning in Court

Reid Frazier·September 27, 2018

Critics say the Trump administration has dismantled protections while ignoring the rule of law. In many cases, the courts have agreed.

Podcasts Politics Your Environment Update

Building Infrastructure in the Age of Climate Change

Julie Grant·September 21, 2018

Will our critical infrastructure be able to withstand the worst impacts of climate change?

Climate Change Podcasts Politics Your Environment Update

A Very Controversial Pipeline

Reid Frazier·September 13, 2018

Sinkholes, mud spills, gas leaks -- there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about the Mariner East pipeline.

Energy Follow the Pipeline Your Environment Update

The Fruit Forager

Kara Holsopple·September 6, 2018

The author of a new book says it’s time to take food into your own hands. The outdoors is a good place to start.

Food and Agriculture Your Environment Update

Repeal of the Clean Power Plan Could Mean More Pollution for PA

Reid Frazier·August 30, 2018

The Trump administration’s much-anticipated replacement of the Clean Power Plan is unlikely to reduce harmful greenhouse gases by much, and could end up making air quality in parts of Pennsylvania worse.

Climate Change Energy Your Environment Update

Many Republicans Don’t Believe in Climate Change. Or Do They?

Reid Frazier·August 24, 2018

There's a growing group of conservatives on Capitol Hill who accept that climate change is caused by us and promote ‘free market’ solutions to the problem.

Climate Change Podcasts Politics Your Environment Update

The Best Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of

Kara Holsopple·August 23, 2018

Parks, trails and even public swimming pools all over the country are funded by a federal program that many Americans have never even heard about, and it’s about to expire.

Conservation Politics Wild Pennsylvania Your Environment Update

Your Takeout Meal Might be Harming the Great Lakes

Tracy Samilton·August 10, 2018

Advocates and scientists are calling for a ban of the ubiquitous styrofoam takeout container.

Pollution Water Your Environment Update

How Britain Won its War on Coal

Reid Frazier·August 10, 2018

The UK plans to completely stop burning coal for electricity by 2025. Why is its political reality so different from ours? One answer: climate change isn't up for debate.

Climate Change Energy History Podcasts Your Environment Update

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