April 30, 2025 | 1:51 PM
Farewell, StateImpact Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania is ending after 13+ years.
Rachel McDevitt
I report on energy and the environment for StateImpact Pennsylvania at WITF.
My work focuses on responses and solutions to climate change in the state legislature and communities around the state. I trace my interest in these issues back to my time as a Girl Scout and this episodeĀ of Rockoās Modern Life.
I look forward to winter just for the chance to ski a few times each season. I try to keep myself from doom-scrolling on my phone by keeping my hands busy knitting and learning to play the piano.
I grew up in Cambria County, Pa. and graduated from Temple University. I started at WITF just after Christmas in 2014.
My work focuses on responses and solutions to climate change in the state legislature and communities around the state. I trace my interest in these issues back to my time as a Girl Scout and this episodeĀ of Rockoās Modern Life.
I look forward to winter just for the chance to ski a few times each season. I try to keep myself from doom-scrolling on my phone by keeping my hands busy knitting and learning to play the piano.
I grew up in Cambria County, Pa. and graduated from Temple University. I started at WITF just after Christmas in 2014.
Latest by Rachel McDevitt
April 23, 2025 | 4:00 AM
Lancaster rejoins worst in nation in latest āState of the Airā
The report found that 25 million more people are living in areas with unhealthy air, compared to last yearās report.
March 20, 2025 | 5:37 PM
Federal ruling could affect pollution entering Pennsylvania waters
In a 5-4 ruling earlier this month, the court determined the EPA cannot impose āend resultā provisions in permits that regulate water pollution.
March 20, 2025 | 5:31 PM
Three Mile Island begins evaluating environmental impacts of restart
The owner of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is beginning a review of how restarting power operations will impact the environment.
March 7, 2025 | 10:53 AM
Farmers lose climate assistance as Trump administration freezes and cuts spending
February 27, 2025 | 2:13 PM
Federally-funded solar program needs Pennsylvania approval to get started
February 19, 2025 | 3:58 PM
Three Mile Island nuclear plant lays out emergency plans
December 30, 2024 | 11:54 AM
Jimmy Carter offered calm to Pennsylvanians after Three Mile Island partial meltdown
Carter visited the midstate on April 1, 1979ā four days after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plantās Unit 2 reactor.
December 20, 2024 | 3:37 PM
Endangered status proposed for eastern hellbender
The eastern hellbender’s population has been shrinking, due to stream sedimentation, poor water quality, disease, and habitat loss.
December 19, 2024 | 12:47 PM
Schools can apply for state aid to install solar energy, save money
A new state grant program that aims to save schools money through solar energy is open for applications.
