July 11, 2024 | 10:46 AM
Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand
Power demand is growing now with the rise of data centers and new technology
Rachel McDevitt, Reporter / StateImpact Pennsylvania
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 episode of Rocko’s 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 episode of Rocko’s 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.
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July 5, 2024 | 5:00 AM
Climate advocates boost EVs as anti-EV ads run in Pa.
The advocacy arm of the Environmental Defense Fund says EVs are getting more affordable and convenient each year.
June 27, 2024 | 10:02 AM
Pa. lawmakers begin debate on new renewable energy goals
In March, Shapiro announced a plan to get 35% of the state’s electricity from clean sources by 2035.
June 20, 2024 | 9:34 AM
Conodoguinet Creek the focus of new citizen science project
The goal is to combine citizen science with existing data from regulatory bodies.
June 17, 2024 | 10:19 AM
Heat wave expected for Pa. Here’s what to do.
The National Weather Service forecasts Central Pa. could feel hotter than 100 degrees.
June 13, 2024 | 4:36 PM
Pa. House effort seeks to ban spreading drilling wastewater on roads
State regulators have not permitted the practice since 2017. But it still continues in rural areas, without the required permits.
June 5, 2024 | 4:50 PM
Advocates call for better flood relief policies for Appalachian communities
Since 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given Pennsylvania more than $375 million in relief for severe storms and flooding.
May 23, 2024 | 4:19 PM
Pa. environmental education programs get $1 million from state
This year’s projects range from running summer camps to helping people protect their homes from stormwater.
May 21, 2024 | 7:40 AM
Harrisburg’s Paxton Creek flooding problem is target of $1.25M in grants
Federal money is going toward projects to help fix an ‘overwhelmed’ sewer system.
May 16, 2024 | 5:58 PM
Biden administration visits central Pa. glass plant to tout clean manufacturing standards
The Vitro Glass plant in Cumberland County uses oxy-fuel technology to reduce its natural gas use by 20%.
