A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers 30 Minutes for 10-25-2024

10-25-2024

Topic: Why Pennsylvania has been slow to adopt renewable energy --- and what progress is happening

Guest: Ellie Kerns, Clean Energy Advocate, PennEnvironment

How Topic Discussed: A new study ranks Pennsylvania 48th out of 50 states in the rate of progress adopting clean and renewable energy technologies. What is the environmental argument for clean energy? Why has Pennsylvania fallen behind other states? How can clean energy reduce our dependence on foreign imported CNG and oil? Can advocates address concerns about rising energy costs? What are some ways that people are switching to renewables? Are there scams that people need to watch out for?

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That includes renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

For more information about Fair Housing Act protections in the city of McKeesport, call 412-675-5020, ext. 635. (6/16/2023-6/16/2024)


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