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tag | carbon emissions
April 29, 2022 | 4:30 PM
Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go
The city has committed to zeroing out its emissions by 2050, something experts say the world needs to do in order to avoid some of the worst impacts of climate change.
By Sophia Schmidt, WHYY April 26, 2022 | 1:28 AM
Coal interests sue to block Pennsylvania’s carbon policy
Coal-related interests sued on Monday to block the centerpiece of Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to fight climate change
Updated: July 13, 2021 | 6:52 pm
Board approves RGGI rule, moving Pa. a step closer to joining carbon emissions program
The rule still needs approval from the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and the Attorney General’s Office. But Tuesday’s vote was a key step in the regulatory process.
By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania June 1, 2021 | 6:33 PM
Going carbon negative and equity in energy among topics at Penn State ‘Energy Days’ conference
The annual conference brought together hundreds of scientists, researchers, attorneys and experts with a goal of finding ways to address climate change and other energy-related challenges.
February 23, 2021 | 7:06 AM
Climate change threatens Pa.’s farmers. How growers treat their soil could help them adapt — and benefit the rest of us, too
Some advocates look to so-called “regenerative agriculture” as a big part of mitigating the effects of climate change. For farmers, it might just be good business.
By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania Updated: September 15, 2020 | 1:55 pm
RGGI, behind the rhetoric: What we know about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The Environmental Quality Board voted Tuesday to approve a draft regulation that would have Pennsylvania join RGGI. It next goes up for public comment.
By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania September 9, 2020 | 6:34 PM
Bill to keep Pa. out of regional cap-and-trade program passes, but faces governor’s veto
House Bill 2025 would require legislative approval for Pennsylvania to enter a program such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania 