The Midwest lost clean energy jobs in 2020, but there were signs of hope, new report says
Clean energy jobs in the region declined by about 9% last year amid pandemic-driven economic turbulence, but electric vehicles were a bright spot, adding jobs...
Illinois solar training program aims to build path for diverse workforce
The Illinois Solar Training Pipeline Program is one of three workforce development programs under the state’s 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act that hopes to close...
In the Mon Valley — where U.S. Steel has canceled major investment — many left wondering what went wrong
There is passion on both sides of the “jobs” versus “clean air” dispute, but many in the communities most affected by the decision were hoping...
Peduto joins mayors from W.Va., Ohio, Ky. to call for climate-friendly industrial growth
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto joined mayors from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia virtually to call for federal support in a plan that would provide more...
New studies: Carbon taxes yield strong economy, good jobs
Two analyses were recently published that indicate the impact of a carbon tax policy, like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, on the quality...
Coal education group pivots to entrepreneurship
An eastern Kentucky nonprofit that has long promoted coal to school kids is now promoting innovation and entrepreneurship instead.
As Trump officials blitz though region, natural gas and coal confront harsh economic realities
With the COVID-19 pandemic dragging on and the economy in a funk, the Trump administration’s promises have confronted harsh realities.