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

Kara Holsopple·January 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.

Climate Change Economy Energy Pollution Transportation Trump 2.0 Your Environment Update

Report: Clean energy workforce is growing in Pennsylvania, but challenges remain

Reid Frazier·January 22, 2025

The number of clean energy jobs is growing in Pennsylvania, but what will it take to keep the momentum going?

Climate Change Economy Energy Your Environment Update

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Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive

Floodlight·January 15, 2025

Utilities are delaying coal plant retirements and running them even when they cost more than renewable sources.

Climate Change Economy Energy Pollution Your Environment Update

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How could blocking Nippon Steel’s bid to buy U.S. Steel impact the region’s air quality?

Reid Frazier·January 8, 2025

President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel, the region's largest source of air pollution. What might that mean for air quality?

Economy Health Your Environment Update

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A new book takes on the dangers of radioactivity in the oil and gas industry

Kara Holsopple·December 30, 2024

Science journalist Justin Nobel's shocking seven-year investigation looks at how the industry has skirted regulations and endangered public health.

Energy Frack Waste Health Pollution Your Environment Update

A new book provides hope for restoring the atmosphere from climate pollution

Kara Holsopple·December 29, 2024

Climate scientist Rob Jackson tells the stories of people cutting emissions and trying to remove greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.

Climate Change Technology Your Environment Update

A green book jacket with the name "Erika Howsare" at the top in yellow, black lettering reading "The Age of Deer" and an illustrated red deer jumping through the letters of the title.

New book about deer invites us to take a closer look at ourselves, too

Kara Holsopple·December 23, 2024

Erika Howsare's "The Age of Deer" investigates the relationship between deer and people throughout history.

Conservation Culture Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

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New report gathers priorities from Ohio River communities for restoring the watershed

Julie Grant·December 23, 2024

The report is a step in the effort to create a restoration plan for the 14-state Ohio River watershed that can attract federal funding.

Conservation Water Wild Pennsylvania Your Environment Update

Get to know trees on a winter walk with Tree Pittsburgh

Kara Holsopple·December 19, 2024

Become a nature detective this winter to learn to identify trees by their shapes, seed pods and branch patterns.

Conservation Wild Pennsylvania Your Environment Update

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Buying refurbished electronics to save money and the planet

Kara Holsopple·December 11, 2024

The environmental group PennEnvironment put together a guide with tips on buying refurbished laptops, phones and tablets for holiday gifts.

Climate Change Pollution Technology Your Environment Update

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