Climate Change/Air Quality
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Connecticut Weighs Pros and Cons of Hydropower
While Connecticut elected officials want to import hydroelectric power from Canada, one group said the option would not be as environmentally …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Proposed Bill Helps Schools Become Climate Friendly
Proposed legislation would help schools throughout Virginia adopt renewable energy. The bill would direct the Virginia Department of Energy and the …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
PA Receives Federal Funds to Plug Abandoned Wells
New funds will help plug abandoned oil and gas wells in the Keystone State, and should boost the region's economy in the process. It is a big job…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
Monday, January 30, 2023
Chicago's Bronzeville Neighborhood Gets Its Own Power Microgrid
By Francesca Mathewes for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journal…
Monday, January 30, 2023
NC Officials Encourage Testing for Radon
As January comes to a close so does Radon Action Month, but officials want North Carolinians to test for the poisonous gas this winter. Radon is a …
Monday, January 30, 2023
IA Regulators Require Release of MidAmerican Wind Energy Studies
Environmental groups are pleased with an Iowa Utilities Board ruling that requires MidAmerican Energy to make planning studies public for its Iowa Win…
Stronger Federal Methane Rules Would Benefit NM Residents, But When?
New Mexico residents have two weeks to submit written comments to the Environmental Protection Agency about its proposal to implement stronger standar…
Youth Climate Councils Seek to Influence Local Governments
By Marianne Dhenin for Prism.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Se…
MA Leads Nation in 'Green' Building Development
Massachusetts ranks number one in the nation for "green" building development. The ranking is based on what's known as LEED certification, which is …
Consumer Warning on Gas Stove Emissions Sparks Controversy
The health risks associated with gas-burning stoves have caused a recent stir and fears of a government ban on the appliances, but a Michigan …
Maryland Improves on Green Building Ranking
Maryland ranks fifth in the nation on a new report on green building in the U.S. The U.S. Green Building Council released its annual rankings of …