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One community’s journey to create ‘energy democracy’ through solar

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 14:56

Residents came together to build a community-owned solar array in their neighborhood, which has faced historic disinvestment. It’s been a long road.

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Episode for January 17, 2025

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 11:31

As cities try to reduce emissions, getting more people to adopt solar energy is key. Community-owned solar projects could be a solution. Some operators want to extend the lives of coal plants because of increased energy demand. President-elect Trump has endorsed relaxing regulations that could help do this. Farmers are doing everything they can to prevent a bird flu outbreak in Pennsylvania.

Plus, could climate polluters face criminal charges in Pennsylvania for causing or risking a catastrophe? Suicide prevention in rural areas is a focus at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and how ice jams cause flooding.

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Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 11:12

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

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How manufacturing in southwestern Pa. is building a clean, green future

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 09:48

Federal clean energy funds have fueled growth in manufacturing in the region. A skilled workforce and continued investments are key.

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Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 08:01

Utilities are delaying coal plant retirements and running them even when they cost more than renewable sources.

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Episode for January 10, 2025

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 09:50

A well pad explosion in Ohio has caused some local communities to worry about the safety of oil and gas. A bid to sell U.S. Steel to a Japanese company got shot down by President Biden. What does it mean for air quality in the region? States have begun rolling out new federally funded rebates to help households pay for energy efficiency upgrades and electric appliances. However, the programs are in limbo in Pennsylvania. Plus, Congress approved an extension of the Farm Bill in December but has yet to pass a new five-year version. 

We have news about a renowned Penn State geoscientist, Pennsylvania’s state amphibian and vultures.

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New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa.

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 08:25

Federal funding is still pending as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.

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The turkey vulture has a cast-iron stomach

Sun, 01/12/2025 - 09:50

Vultures have such bulletproof digestive systems they can even eat anthrax. But their powerful stomachs also serve an important environmental function.

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New U.S. Farm Bill still out of reach, leaving programs unsettled

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 06:00

Farmers and food security advocates hope Congress can deliver a new 5-year Farm Bill in 2025. They also want conservation funding to continue.

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How could blocking Nippon Steel’s bid to buy U.S. Steel impact the region’s air quality?

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 03:00

President Biden blocked Nippon Steel's bid to buy U.S. Steel, the region's largest source of air pollution. What might that mean for air quality?

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