Insurance premiums could rise as more severe storms cause downed trees and dump water on Pennsylvania. We’ll also hear about a series of public meetings to learn about the health impacts of the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Plus, we take a closer at the news that Pa. will get parts of two federally-backed hydrogen hubs.
We have news about federal funds for improving the tree canopy in the Pittsburgh area, capping off old oil and gas wells and supporting green manufacturing. Plus, a new solar project is coming to a Pittsburgh neighborhood amid news that Pa. is among the worst for renewable energy development.
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Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice - In Pennsylvania, just 1.6% of homes have flood insurance. “That’s really scary because we’re seeing more and more inland flood catastrophes."
Hydrogen is coming to Pennsylvania. Now what? - Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop.
National Academies gather East Palestine health questions to consider future research - The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine are holding sessions to hear about lingering health questions from the community, scientists and local officials.
How a $9 million grant will boost Pittsburgh’s urban forest - The funds will be used for professional tree care, addressing urban heat islands and a low-income homeowner tree care fund, among other projects.
100 old oil and gas wells plugged in Pa.; 300,00 to go - Plugging 100 oil and gas wells in 10 months is more than Pennsylvania has done in six years, thanks to federal funds from the Infrastructure Law.
Pittsburgh groups awarded $10M to support green manufacturing efforts - Mini-grants up to $10,000 are anticipated to help 1,000 local manufacturers. The money comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 
Pa. lagged in renewable energy growth in past decade, but trend may be reversing - A new report ranks Pennsylvania at the bottom of states for renewable energy growth over the last decade. Only Alaska is worse.
