In this episode, we rediscover the lost history of a canal-railroad system that was the Amazon.com of the 19th century and explore whether Pennsylvania has a constitutional obligation to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.
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Stories in this episode
The Canals That Redrew Pennsylvania’s Wilderness and Remade Its Economy - Though few relics of the legendary Pennsylvania Mainline canal system exist today, it set in motion an era of canal building that still shapes how we move goods around the country.
A 22-Year-Old Activist Reflects On Suing the State Over Climate Change - Ashley Funk's landmark case tests whether the state of Pennsylvania has a constitutional obligation to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.
Trimming Emissions from Trucking is a ‘Tricky’ Climate Challenge - Many industries in the U.S. have cut their carbon footprints in recent years, but transportation remains one sector where emissions are still increasing.
