Covering Climate Now

The Allegheny Front has joined more than 400 news outlets from around the world reporting on climate change as part the initiative, Covering Climate Now, which kicked off in September, 2019.

With just weeks until the US elections, Covering Climate Now and its media partners are shining a light on politics and climate with #ClimatePolitics2020, a joint coverage week, running September 21 – 28.

Check out all of our climate reporting and see special reports all week.

Latest Climate Stories

12 climate change books to give friends and family over the holidays

Yale Climate ConnectionsDecember 15, 2023

From memoirs to history, there’s a book for everyone on your list.

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3.3 billion people ‘highly vulnerable’, as brief window for climate action rapidly closes

The Energy MixFebruary 28, 2022

In the latest UN report, "the cumulative scientific evidence is unequivocal." It warns that some ecosystems have already reached their ability to adapt.

Climate Change

How Will Climate and Environmental Cases Fare on a 6-3 Conservative Supreme Court?

Reid FrazierOctober 2, 2020

Not good, says our guest. Climate action could be stymied and Trump's environmental rollbacks could be given the go-ahead.

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Climate Change Protestors on the steps of the state capitol with a sign that reads," Harrisburg Stand Uo."

What Do You Want Elected Officials To Do About Climate Change?

Rachel McDevittSeptember 25, 2020

StateImpact and The Allegheny Front want to know what type of action you're looking for from elected officials to address climate change.

Climate ChangePoliticsYour Environment Update

Connecting Western Wildfires with Climate Action Should Be Easier Than It Is

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 25, 2020

The unprecedented wildfire season in the West has many people thinking about a climate apocalypse. But not everyone.

Climate ChangeCulture

What Losing RBG Means for the Environment

Reid FrazierSeptember 25, 2020

“The passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could shake the foundation of America's bedrock environmental laws, leaving a chasm on the bench where once sat an environmental champion.”

Climate ChangePodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Pittsburgh’s Largest Buildings Are Now Public

PublicSourceSeptember 25, 2020

The City of Pittsburgh released the energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of more than 400 of the city’s largest buildings for the first time. The city hopes transparency will make them cleaner.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Trump’s Energy Secretary Questions Mainstream Science on Human Impacts of Climate Change

Reid FrazierSeptember 22, 2020

"What is the exact impact that we’re having? That has not been resolved." Scientists say that doesn't have a "scientific leg to stand on."

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A Random Act of Teaching: The State of Climate Change Education in PA

Andy KubisMarch 13, 2020

In Pennsylvania, teaching climate science is not required and can be fairly controversial. But that might soon change... in a few years.

Climate ChangeCulture

A Climate Change: An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

António GuterresOctober 3, 2019

Op-Ed: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, sees hope but says action is needed on a "truly planetary scale."

Climate Change

Students, Young Adults Gather In Downtown Pittsburgh For Climate Strike

Kathleen J. DavisSeptember 20, 2019

The gathering is part of a worldwide student strike to raise awareness of the climate crisis.

Climate Change

Episode for September 20, 2019

The Allegheny FrontSeptember 20, 2019

We're focusing on climate change this week with a look at the state of climate education in Pa. schools. One student grapples with her questions about climate change. Plus, we talk with a philosopher about how to combat climate denial. In Ohio, "secret" chemicals were injected nearly 11,000 times into fracking wells in a 5-year period.

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UN Secretary General António Guterres on climate change: Governments need to do more

StateImpact PennsylvaniaSeptember 20, 2019

"What I want is to have the whole of society putting pressure on governments to make governments understand that they need to run faster. Because we are losing the race."

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One Teen Grapples With Her Questions About Climate Change

Kayonia SowellSeptember 19, 2019

"I want to understand." Kayonia Sowell wishes she would have learned about climate change in school.

Climate ChangeEssayYour Environment Update

The Philosophy of Climate Denial

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 18, 2019

How do you change the minds of climate deniers? We ask a philosopher of science for some answers.

Climate ChangePodcastsYour Environment Update

Climate Change Forum: More impacts to come, but some already ‘in the rear view mirror’

StateImpact PennsylvaniaSeptember 18, 2019

Experts weigh in on the many impacts that were predicted in climate assessments that have come to pass.

Climate Change

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2024 Election

What Pennsylvania voters say about the environment

Longtime environmental official on Pennsylvania election results: People will need to be ‘as tenacious as the industry’

What can we expect from a Trump administration? Our reporters weigh in.

Latest Climate Stories

12 climate change books to give friends and family over the holidays

3.3 billion people ‘highly vulnerable’, as brief window for climate action rapidly closes

How Will Climate and Environmental Cases Fare on a 6-3 Conservative Supreme Court?

What Do You Want Elected Officials To Do About Climate Change?

Connecting Western Wildfires with Climate Action Should Be Easier Than It Is

What Losing RBG Means for the Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Pittsburgh’s Largest Buildings Are Now Public

Trump’s Energy Secretary Questions Mainstream Science on Human Impacts of Climate Change

A Random Act of Teaching: The State of Climate Change Education in PA

A Climate Change: An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

Students, Young Adults Gather In Downtown Pittsburgh For Climate Strike

Episode for September 20, 2019

UN Secretary General António Guterres on climate change: Governments need to do more

One Teen Grapples With Her Questions About Climate Change

The Philosophy of Climate Denial

Climate Change Forum: More impacts to come, but some already ‘in the rear view mirror’