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.
tag | Climate Change
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 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 29, 2024 | 2:16 PM
Penn State study offers more accurate smoke pollution estimates
The Penn State team instead put together a measurement system including the more-broad smoke forecasts from NOAA and hourly data from on-the-ground sensors.
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%.
May 16, 2024 | 8:36 AM
Heaviest Pa. storms drop 60% more rain than they used to, report says
A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which can fuel heavy rain events and flash floods.
By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania May 8, 2024 | 4:41 PM
Pa. House bill sets efficiency standards for new water fixtures, commercial appliances
Environmentalists hailed the bill as a conservation effort that could help address climate change, while opponents argued it is an example of government overreach that will drive up costs.
