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New Research: It Isn’t Easy Being Green
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Nudges can change behavior, but for many societal problems like climate change, they are not sufficient.
Health
Poll Finds Most Pennsylvanians Link Climate Change To A Major Public Health Risk
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Fifty-one percent of respondents called climate change a “major” public health risk, 26 percent said the warming presents a “minor” risk, and 20 percent told pollsters they believe it poses no risk.
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Bipartisan Bills Have PA Powered 100% By Renewable Energy
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“It’s not just about the environment. It’s about jobs. These are great, high-paying jobs we can create by going to renewable energy.”
Government
Wolf Aide Won’t Face Charges Following Ethics Investigation
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PA’s State Ethics Commission could not meet the burden of “clear and convincing proof” that Bane had violated the Ethics Act.
Energy
How Much Would A Nuclear Subsidy Add To A Pennsylvanian’s Electric Bill? Here’s A Breakdown
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The amounts shown represent the annual impact of HB 11 during reporting year 2019.
Environment
Citizen Climate Petition Advances, After PA Board Approves Further Study Of Cap-And-Trade Program
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The ramifications of the petition could be politically significant– allowing major climate policy to be implemented without new legislation.
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Why Is A Few Degrees Of Warming Such A Big Deal When It Comes To Climate Change?
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We’re only talking about a few degrees of warming. Why is that such a big deal?
Energy
Political Fight Begins Over Bill To Rescue Pennsylvania Nuclear Industry
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The bills recognize nuclear plants as sources of carbon-free electricity and create new requirements about how electric utilities are to purchase power.
Energy
PA Senate Introduces Nuclear Bailout Bill, Similar To $500 Million House Plan
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Senate Bill 510 recognizes the plants as carbon free energy and adds nuclear power to the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard
News
Poll: Pennsylvanians’ Concerns About Climate Change Increase
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Pennsylvanians are growing increasingly concerned about climate change and want the state to do more to address it, according to a new poll conducted by Franklin & Marshall College in partnership with PA Post.