May 13, 2022 | 10:43 AM
As Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates push more gas production, report collects studies that show fracking harms
Anti-fracking groups say some aspects of the industry can’t be effectively regulated.
Pennsylvania governor candidates show support for fossil fuels, ignore climate in runup to primary
StateImpact Pennsylvania checked in on how climate change and energy issues are playing out in the state’s race for governor.
| May 10, 2022 | 5:00 AM
Where Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates stand on energy, climate issues
StateImpact Pennsylvania checked in on how climate change and energy issues are playing out in the race for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat.
| May 11, 2022 | 5:15 AM
The race is on (again) to build out a low-carbon hydrogen economy
‘Blue’ hydrogen still emits some carbon dioxide, whereas ‘green’ hydrogen doesn’t. But right now, blue hydrogen is more cost-efficient than because it relies on technology that’s been around for almost a century.
| May 2, 2022 | 6:33 AM
Safety advocate warns of lack of oversight for new CO2 pipelines needed for carbon capture
Pipeline Safety Trust recently commissioned a report to assess the state of CO2 pipeline safety regulation.
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Kara Holsopple/The Allegheny Front | May 2, 2022 | 6:33 AM
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May 12, 2022 | 10:31 AM
Environmentalists and U.S. Steel clash over Allegheny County air quality regulations
Residents, activists, union workers and U.S. Steel weighed in on new rules that could reduce air pollution from the Clairton Coke Works at a public hearing Wednesday night.
May 9, 2022 | 8:39 AM
Court battle over Pennsylvania climate rule set to begin
Coal and labor groups and power plant owners are suing the Department of Environmental Protection, saying the rule will cause them irreparable harm.
May 4, 2022 | 6:08 PM
Company seeks to withdraw water from western Pennsylvania trout stream for fracking
The company has revised its water request, but some still oppose the plan over fears that it will impact aquatic wildlife.
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April 29, 2022 | 4:30 PM
Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go
The city has committed to zeroing out its emissions by 2050, something experts say the world needs to do in order to avoid some of the worst impacts of climate change.
By Sophia Schmidt, WHYY 
April 27, 2022 | 5:30 PM
Pennsylvania solar projects held up by federal probe, group says
The U.S. Commerce Department is trying to find out if China is avoiding tariffs on solar panels by setting up factories in four countries in Southeast Asia.
April 26, 2022 | 1:28 AM
Coal interests sue to block Pennsylvania’s carbon policy
Coal-related interests sued on Monday to block the centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to fight climate change
April 22, 2022 | 7:02 PM
Pennsylvania’s climate rule met with applause and court threats upon finalization
Joining RGGI is the centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to address climate change.
April 22, 2022 | 12:01 PM
On Earth Day, WITF’s Family Night program explores weather and climate
Kindergarteners through fifth graders and their families will learn about weather and climate and why these fields are essential.
April 22, 2022 | 8:54 AM
Pennsylvania air quality shows little improvement in latest State of the Air report
Even though the new review includes data from 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic limited travel, there wasn’t a significant improvement in air quality.
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