Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury

Rachel McDevittNovember 22, 2023

Families living near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro. They want more accountability for the industry.

EnergyHealth

Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program

Rachel McDevittNovember 21, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro is appealing a court decision that stopped Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. 

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Chesapeake Bay states hit land preservation milestone

Rachel McDevittNovember 13, 2023

Pennsylvania leads among bay states with 3.6 million preserved acres. There are now 9.1 million acres of land in the watershed that are protected from development.

ConservationWaterWild Pennsylvania

What can one person do about climate change? Start at home

Rachel McDevittNovember 9, 2023

We have tips to lower the carbon footprint of your home. Home energy and electricity use are often our biggest source of personal emissions.

Climate Change

How Pennsylvania churches are addressing climate change by tapping the power of the sun

StateImpact PennsylvaniaNovember 7, 2023

Churches say solar is part of their response to climate change and “creation care” called for in the Bible.

Climate ChangeCultureEnergyYour Environment Update

Pa. electric customers would save with more power-sharing between regions, study says

Rachel McDevittNovember 6, 2023

A new report from renewable energy boosters says increased coordination between regional electric grids could save people billions of dollars on energy bills.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI

Rachel McDevittNovember 1, 2023

Commonwealth Court is stopping Pennsylvania’s effort to join a cap-and-trade program targeting power plant emissions. 

Climate ChangeEnergy

Rich Negrin, Department of Environmental Protection secretary, has resigned

StateImpact PennsylvaniaOctober 26, 2023

DEP Secretary Rich Negrin has resigned for health reasons. Jessica Shirley was named acting interim secretary.

EnergyPolitics

Plastic recycler plans to move ahead with Pa. plant after withdrawing key permit application

Rachel McDevittOctober 25, 2023

The plant along the Susquehanna River in Northumberland County would break down plastics into chemical building blocks.

Pollution

Pa. Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts to get federal money

Rachel McDevittOctober 24, 2023

$9.6 million in federal grants will reduce pollutants to the Bay. Another $3.8 million of state funds will help restore watersheds across Pa.

ConservationWaterWild Pennsylvania