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A Philadelphia police officer rushes to help a stranded motorist during Tropical Storm Isaias, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Philadelphia. The storm spawned tornadoes and dumped rain during an inland march up the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane along the North Carolina coast.
May 19, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk: Climate report predicts six degree temperature rise and storms to intensify

By Merideth Bucher
The Nittany 1 Solar Farm, seen here from outside protective fencing in Lurgan Township, Franklin County on Nov. 24, 2020.
March 28, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk: Solar power initiatives highlight industry growth

By Merideth Bucher and StateImpact Pennsylvania
Workers install solar panels on the roof of Global Links, a medical relief nonprofit, in Green Tree, Pa., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.
February 4, 2021 | 3:03 PM

Smart Talk: Would green jobs help Pa recover?

ReImagine Appalachia coalition unveils plan for new jobs in a climate infrastructure
By Merideth Bucher
A fisherman along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Two senior state environmental officials say there is no link between gas drilling and problems with the river's smallmouth bass population.
February 10, 2020 | 4:00 AM

Pa. not meeting Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals; Maryland may sue

EPA targeted for not forcing Pa. to meet goals
By Scott LaMar