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Is the drought coming for Christmas trees? - The Allegheny Front
1 day ago · Pennsylvania and much of the northeastern U.S. are experiencing an unusual stretch of dry weather that’s causing concerns about low drinking water levels and farm crop …
Episode for November 22, 2024 - The Allegheny Front
4 days ago · The Northeast has faced a record-breaking drought this fall. It's impacting trees, including the ones we put in our homes at Christmas. Most steel is made using coal. A new …
Episode for November 15, 2024 - The Allegheny Front
Nov 15, 2024 · PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.-The southeast Pa.utility will pay the solar provider for the electricity and for …
Episode for November 1, 2024 - The Allegheny Front
Nov 1, 2024 · Democrats are hoping to get climate policy passed by flipping at least three seats in the Pennsylvania State Senate. But a race in Pittsburgh's suburbs is leaving the environment …
About Us - The Allegheny Front
Nov 15, 2024 · ABOUT US The Allegheny Front is an award-winning public radio program covering environmental issues in Western Pennsylvania, airing on WESA in Pittsburgh and on …
Episode for November 8, 2024 - The Allegheny Front
Nov 8, 2024 · This week on The Allegheny Front, the election. We'll hear from voters in Pennsylvania who are skeptical about climate change and solutions, like electric vehicles and …
Full Episodes - The Allegheny Front
As potato chips get more expensive, is climate change part of the reason? We crunch the numbers. As more flooding, erosion and invasive plants are impacting Pennsylvania's trails, …
Pittsburgh-area planners prep for climate future
Oct 25, 2024 · But there isn’t a singular stormwater system in the city of Pittsburgh. There’s a stormwater-dedicated sewer system in about 25% of the city and a combined sewer network …
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