Environment
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Learn about all 71 endangered animal species in Pennsylvania
Endangered birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and invertebrates are all at risk in Pennsylvania — here’s what you can do to help.
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Illuminating adventures: Your guide to moonlight hiking in Pennsylvania’s summer wonderland
Pennsylvania, with its many hiking trails, is a great place to take your first moonlight hike. We’ve put together an introductory guide to help you find the ideal spot, and what you should know before you set out on the trail.
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Electric vehicles more popular than ever in Pennsylvania thanks to Biden/Harris’ Inflation Reduction Act
Electric vehicle ownership is continuing to grow in Pennsylvania due to the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. Residents are eligible for a $7,500 rebate after they purchase a new EV.
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Lawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
A bill passed by the state House would authorize Sunday hunting for about five years. Current law allows three days of Sunday hunting: a day during rifle deer season, a day during archery deer season and a third day at the Game Commission’s discretion.
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Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act helped boost two PA Dairy farmers’ yogurt business. Now its funding is at risk.
The Inflation Reduction Act helped two Northern Pennsylvania sisters expand their dairy farm and Icelandic yogurt business through the Farm Bill. Now that funding is at risk thanks to a Republican controlled US House.
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Temperatures across Pennsylvania will continue to climb near 100 this week
High temperatures across the state will remain in the mid-to-upper 90s, while the heat index value could hit 105 in Eastern Pa., and get to as high as 110 in the Pittsburgh area.
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We asked, you answered: Have you ever had an encounter with a black bear in Pennsylvania?
We asked our newsletter readers if they’ve ever encountered a black bear in Pennsylvania. Turns out, quite a few have. Bears wandering out of the forests and into neighborhoods is not uncommon in Pennsylvania, especially in spring and summer. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, as the summer breeding season approaches, bears tend to roam…
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Opinion: Green or Greed? The Stark Contrast Between Biden and Trump’s Environmental Policies
As summer arrives and we enjoy more time outdoors, it’s hard not to notice the huge differences in environmental policies between the two presidential candidates. Trump’s focus on fossil fuels and weakening protections has hurt states like Pennsylvania. In contrast, President Biden is investing in clean energy, environmental health, and creating green jobs, offering a…
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Traveling with your pup? Visit these 7 dog-friendly attractions in Pennsylvania
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to hit the road with your four-legged family members and visit these dog-friendly Pennsylvania attractions.
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PA Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman call for investigation into Big Oil amid price-fixing and collusion allegations
Bob Casey and John Fetterman joined their House counterparts in calling for an industry-wide investigation into Big Oil collusion and price-fixing allegations, which they say cost US consumers at the pump while driving up corporate profits.
