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Poll shows Pennsylvanians’ concerns about climate change are increasing
The survey found 68 percent of respondents “definitely” or “probably” want the state to do more to address climate change.
6 years ago
Nuclear watchdog group, citing potential safety issue at Three Mile Island, wants investigation
Three Mile Island Alert is asking federal regulators to analyze what the group calls a “potentially dangerous and risky condition” at Exelon's Three Mile Island plant.
6 years ago
Rep. Mehaffie talks up his nuclear bailout bill; opponents line up to trash it
Pennsylvania Rep. Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) on Monday introduced a bill aimed at keeping two of the state’s five nuclear plants from retiring early.
6 years ago
Unsolicited, PUC commissioner sends legislators a breakdown of nuclear bailout options
A state utility regulator sent a 33-page memo analyzing policy options to legislators who are drafting a bill to rescue two of the state’s five plants.
6 years ago
Read a draft of Pennsylvania’s nuclear bailout bill
The draft, obtained by StateImpact Pennsylvania, is being actively worked on by state lawmakers, and the specifics could change.
6 years ago
Solar jobs grow in Pennsylvania while declining nationally
Jobs in Pennsylvania’s solar industry grew 10 percent last year while declining three percent nationally, according to a new analysis.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers seek support for nuclear bailout bill
Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking the first steps toward introducing legislation aimed at bailing out Pennsylvania’s nuclear power industry.
6 years ago
After some awkward moments, kids dressed as the Lorax got to meet Gov. Wolf — and make their point
The children wanted to call attention to climate change and environmental rights.
6 years ago
Federal government shutdown slows process for construction permits in Pa.
The partial federal government shutdown is slowing the approval process for construction permits and several other environmental-related issues, according to the state DEP.
6 years ago
Pa. drillers must pay millions in outstanding impact fees, court rules
Natural gas companies must pay millions of dollars in outstanding impact fees to the state, following a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling.
6 years ago
Temple scientist documents deforestation, mass extinction in Haiti
A Caribbean island once full of lush trees and teeming with wildlife is nearly completely deforested and undergoing a mass extinction event.
6 years ago
Climate change in Pennsylvania: A look back at 2018 and ahead at 2019
Here’s a look at how Pennsylvania has been working to reduce emissions in 2018 and a preview of what may be in store for next year.
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