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Here’s a quick look at the carbon emissions program RGGI
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Here’s a quick look at the carbon emissions program RGGI

Pennsylvania could become the first fossil-fuel rich state to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program designed to cut emissions. StateImpact Pennsylvania reviews what we know about the program.

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Gov. Wolf's carbon-cutting plan for power plants gets key approval
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Gov. Wolf's carbon-cutting plan for power plants gets key approval

Pennsylvania, whose power sector releases more climate-warming pollution than many countries, took a major step toward requiring its fossil fuel power plants to begin paying to emit carbon dioxide Tuesday, with a vote by its environmental rule-making board.

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Planned New Jersey wind port will help meet strong demand from a growing offshore industry
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Planned New Jersey wind port will help meet strong demand from a growing offshore industry

The wind port New Jersey is planning for about 200 acres along the Delaware River will help the state meet its ambitious goal of 100% clean-energy use by 2050, as it also responds to strong demand for infrastructure from offshore wind farm operators.

ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Texas oil boom brings wealth, but pollution leaves communities struggling

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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupted school for thousands of vulnerable students

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Rising temperatures could sharply increase heart disease risks by 2050

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Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

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A climate scientist’s legal win just got flipped on its head

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Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

CLIMATE
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U.S. scientists push forward with climate research despite government withdrawal

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Trump’s pick to lead clean energy office has deep oil industry ties