Pa.’s manufacturers could make a dent in carbon emissions — if they’re convinced it’s good for business
Cutting emissions means making fundamental business changes, and manufacturers are often wary, says a consultant who works with those businesses on topics including sustainability.
Old trees, heavy rain and high heat are climate concerns for Harrisburg neighbors
We met with four neighbors in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill to learn about climate effects.
What can one person do about climate change? Climate Solutions will help you get started
It’s no one person’s responsibility to solve climate change. But little actions can add up.
Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI
Commonwealth Court said the Department of Environmental Protection did not have the constitutional authority to collect revenue from the program.
- Group’s report brings no consensus on RGGI, but supporters and opponents both take validation
- Pennsylvania governor noncommittal on greenhouse gas strategy as climate task force finishes work
- Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost?
- Documents reveal new details about Pa. governor’s secret working group on greenhouse gas emissions
- Pennsylvania high court to consider plan to make power plants pay for greenhouse gas emissions
- Study: Pa. would benefit by joining Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
- Shapiro to appeal court decision that stopped Pa. from joining climate program
HEADLINES
Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, and asks for new renewable energy goals
Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.
Environmentalists clash with Gov. Shapiro at hydrogen energy meeting in Northeast Philly
DEP: CNX pipeline project in Westmoreland County withdrawn for lacking wildlife permits
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If you made clean energy upgrades in 2023, it might be time to claim your tax credit
This tax season, people can claim credits for clean energy and EV purchases from 2023.
Pa. gains new abandoned gas wells as it sets records capping old ones
The state awarded more than $23 million in contracts to plug wells in 2023.
Marsh Creek State Park once again the site of cleanup due to Mariner East pipeline construction
Mariner East pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back at the area near Marsh Creek State Park to clean up more drilling mud.
Penn State study shows themes for farmers negotiating solar leases
Profit alone isn’t enough for farmers to sign over control of their land.
Pa. environmental, religious and other groups criticize Shapiro plan for ignoring climate change
More than 100 advocacy groups say Shapiro’s “fossil fuels-first all-of-the-above energy strategy” does not move at the speed of climate change.