Coal community groups ask Harris and Trump for continued funding

Julie GrantOctober 21, 2024

The groups want assurances from Harris and Trump to continue historic investments in coal communities for economic development, clean energy, environmental cleanup and more.

2024 ElectionEconomyEnergy

Pa. didn’t plan for the end of coal. This community is trying to find a way forward.

Rachel McDevittOctober 18, 2024

After the Homer City coal-fired power plant closed last year, residents of the Indiana County community are trying to make a go of tourism by cleaning up its legacy pollution.

EconomyEnergyPollutionRecreationWater

West Virginia residents are filing lawsuits against mining companies for contaminated water

West Virginia Public BroadcastingSeptember 12, 2024

Residents along Indian Creek who say their water has been contaminated by coal mining are now taking legal action. 

EnergyHealthPollutionWater

Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant

Julie GrantAugust 28, 2024

A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye.

CultureEnergyYour Environment Update

Report: States like Pennsylvania struggle to access funds for mine cleanup and redevelopment

Julia FraserJuly 17, 2024

Of the $1 billion originally set aside, only about a third has been spent so far. States face a long line to get their projects approved.

EnergyPollutionWater

This western Pa. stream is getting federal help to clean up its coal mine pollution

Julie GrantJuly 17, 2024

New funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law means big bucks for Pennsylvania waterways polluted by abandoned mines.

ConservationWaterWild Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmakers begin debate on new renewable energy goals

Rachel McDevittJune 27, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a plan to get 35% of the state’s electricity from clean sources by 2035. Right now, 8% comes from renewables.

EnergyPolitics

Federal funding targets Pennsylvania’s abandoned coal mines and economic development

Anne DanahyJune 21, 2024

Pennsylvania is getting $29 million to clean up abandoned mines and promote economic development. Pa. has the most abandoned mines in the country.

EnergyPollution

New EPA rules cut carbon, mercury and other pollution from coal and gas plants

Reid FrazierApril 26, 2024

The new rules include limits on climate-altering carbon dioxide from existing coal and new natural gas power plants. 

Climate ChangeEnergy

Centralia, Wash.’s coal plant has to close next year. What can Pa. communities learn from Centralia’s transition?

Rachel McDevittApril 12, 2024

Centralia – about the size of Johnstown, Pa. – has been cited as a model for how to successfully transition away from coal. 

EconomyEnergy