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.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to fast-track energy projects in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that produce electricity and hydrogen

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. Josh Shapiro draws upon ideas from his RGGI working group to devise a "lightning plan" for Pennsylvania energy development.

We need to take some big and decisive steps right now, build new sources of power so Pennsylvania doesn't miss out,” Shapiro said at a news conference at Pittsburgh International Airport.Shapiro said Pennsylvania is one of just 12 states that doesn't have an entity to fast-track siting decisions for energy projects.

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,