Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that he wants to fast-track the construction of big power plants in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that provide electricity to the grid and use hydrogen.

Some of Pennsylvania’s neighboring states have taken steps to institute their own climate change laws aimed at imposing damages on fossil fuel companies that states allege are responsible for climate impacts.

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.

Under the Biden administration, the EPA awarded the grant to Allegheny County as part of a nationwide program funded in part by the Inflation Reduction Act.

In southeastern Pennsylvania, Hurricane Ida in 2021 was a preview of a flood-prone future. A report recommends construction projects and other fixes to save lives and property.

The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for how close the world is to being inhabitable for humanity. Scientists just set the new time for 2025.

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

Perry World House (PWH) at the University of Pennsylvania and Resilience Frontiers (RF) – the foresight initiative under the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – are proud to announce the launch of a new film festival focused on short documentaries featuring stories of resilience.

Gov. Shapiro said he wants to fast-track construction of power plants in Pennsylvania, and keep pace with other states that are attracting big projects such as data centers and EV factories.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, recently released its spring weather forecast. The outlook? "Warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, Desert Southwest, southern Florida, and western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal."

Jacque Schrag/Axios Pittsburgh had its hottest year on record in 2024. Why it matters: Human-caused climate change is fueling a spike in extreme weather events globally, most recently seen in the Southern California wildfires,

"They were very purposeful in trying to wreak havoc on our communities and stop these federal dollars from flowing to our states," the governor said.