Green Roofs Help Brighten Up Hospital Stays

The green roof at Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pa., includes a wooden observation deck for patients and families. Image via LiveRoof.

Two hospitals recently transformed their roofs into living gardens, reducing their carbon footprint while also providing a healing green space for patients. Read more →

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EPA Cracks Down On Dirty Trailer Park Operations

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In Pennsylvania, the EPA has cracked down on 70 mobile home parks with environmental and drinking water violations, and in doing so, seeks to send a message. Read more →

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Solar-Powered Mushroom Farm Pops Up In PA

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Marlboro Mushroom Farm in Pennsylvania, said to be the nation's oldest mushroom farm, has added nearly 5,000 solar panels, providing nearly all of its power. Read more →

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Pennsylvania Goes Wind Crazy, But Will It Last?

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Pennsylvania has awarded $13.8 million in grants and loans to six renewable energy projects in the state--including the 139.4-megawatt Twin Ridges Wind Farm. Read more →

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Turkey Hill Dairy: Where Energy Is Not Left Flapping In The Wind

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The U.S. Department of Energy profiles how a Pennsylvania ice cream and sweet tea plant is making use of clean energy from a nearby wind farm to power its operations. Read more →

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EV Charging Coming To Pennsylvania Pike

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike receives $1 million to install EV charging stations at 17 plazas, plus $500,000 too provide the necessary voltage. Read more →

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Solar Grabs A Small Piece Of The Subsidy Pie

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PennFuture gets a DOE grant to promote solar power in western Pennsylvania, but says it's tiny compared to the subsidies that flow to fossil-fuel industries. Read more →

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Vertical Screen Claims Top PA Green

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The new corporate headquarters for Vertical Screen in Warminster, Pa., has scored 58 LEED points, making it the greenest LEED Platinum building in the state. Read more →

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Phipps Takes West Coast Building Challenge

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Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh has taken on the high green standards set by the Cascadia chapter of the USGBC with its new Center for Sustainable Landscapes. Read more →

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Bayer Building Turns On Pennsylvania Greens

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Bayer MaterialScience's EcoCommerical Building Conference Center at the company's headquarters outside Pittsburgh has taken the "Green Power: Turn It On award." Read more →

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