Environment

Four decades after Three Mile Island's commercial nuclear power accident, financial rescues of nuclear power plants are stirring the highest levels of government.

A growing chorus environmental activists, business analysts and auto executives are predicting a sea change, as battery-powered electric vehicles grow in popularity.

As the EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people "can’t wait" for the federal government.

A pair of environmental groups say they plan to sue U.S. Steel following the December fire at Clairton Coke Works that damaged pollution control equipment.

Mountaire Farms slaughterhouse, subject of several ongoing lawsuits, spilled a million gallons of partially treated wastewater on its Millsboro, Delaware site early Wednesday.

A coalition of environmental groups stepped up calls yesterday for Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a moratorium on building any new fossil-fuel infrastructure.

EPA says it will propose health standards for two chemicals contaminating soil and drinking water. Critics say the EPA is dragging its feet on protecting public health.

Jobs in Pennsylvania’s solar industry grew 10 percent last year while declining three percent nationally, according to a new analysis.

The Senate majority leader wants to put the massive progressive climate change framework to vote. Its Democratic sponsor is not pleased by the move from the Republican.

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation reports beaver activity is on the rise but not a nuisance.

Why is Philly incinerating more than half of its recyclables? The answer is complicated, and spans from your kitchen to China.

According to a survey, “record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming.” But voters do not identify climate issues as key drivers of their voting decisions.

The Wolf administration says the PUC should take more 'aggressive' action against the pipeline builder.

The resolution has few details, but it aims to overhaul the U.S. economy and spread wealth more evenly.

Pediatricians in the U.S. recommend strict screen time limits for kids. But U.K. doctors say the science backing those recommendations is not convincing.