September 29, 2023 | 3:39 PM
What can one person do about climate change? Part 5: Shop smart
Buying fewer things, shopping second-hand, and repairing what you can all help reduce your impact on the climate.
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Rachel McDevitt | September 8, 2023 | 5:00 AM
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.
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Rachel McDevitt | August 4, 2023 | 9:59 AM
In Pa., climate change stresses old infrastructure. Stormwater fees are seen as a way to help limit flooding, pollution
Cities and towns have to fix rain-related problems, especially since there’s a federal mandate to cut pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Many turn to stormwater fees to support costly upgrades. But people billed for those fees sometimes don’t know what they’re paying for.
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Shelby Bradford | August 21, 2023 | 11:22 AM
Study finds radioactive materials in Pa. waterways near treatment plants linked with fracking waste
Over 30 landfills in the state accept fracking waste like drill cuttings.
| July 23, 2023 | 7:40 AM
HEADLINES
September 29, 2023 | 2:50 PM
Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees
The Urban and Community Forest Program aims to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs.
September 25, 2023 | 9:28 AM
Pa. groups thrilled by Biden’s American Climate Corps, but wish it were bigger
September 22, 2023 | 5:38 PM
Pa. gas prices, drilling falls, report says
The Independent Fiscal Office said the average price for natural gas from April to June of this year fell to $1.45.
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September 22, 2023 | 3:43 PM
Federal rule aims to ease connection between new power and grid
Advocates say it’s a first step in getting more renewables online, but some regional grid operators may fight the rule.
September 22, 2023 | 5:00 AM
What can I do about climate change? Part 7: Speak up
Connecting with others interested in finding solutions to climate challenges can help you stay motivated.
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Rachel McDevitt 
September 15, 2023 | 5:00 AM
What can one person do about climate change? Part 6: Upgrade your home
Those measures will take time and money, so it’s important to plan ahead.
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Rachel McDevitt 
September 14, 2023 | 3:49 PM
Fingerprints of climate change seen in Pa.’s hot summer days
Pennsylvania did not set records, but a new analysis shows it is still feeling the effects of climate change.
September 11, 2023 | 6:00 AM
State amphibian may get another shot at federal protections
Forty percent of known hellbender populations have died out and more are shrinking.
September 1, 2023 | 6:00 AM
What can I do about climate change? Part 4: Getting around
Transportation is responsible for about one-third of U.S. emissions.
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