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Old trees, heavy rain and high heat are climate concerns for Harrisburg neighbors

We met with four neighbors in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill to learn about climate effects.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania


Berks students who lost school in flood find new classroom at Albright College

The Antietam School District in Berks County, which lost one of its school buildings to a flash flood in July, is relocating its entire 6th grade to Albright College’s campus in Reading.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

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Updated: July 28, 2023 | 9:21 am

Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says

The analysis was created by the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy group that aims to hold polluters accountable.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania


Penn State expanding weather network, offering data that could help areas prepare for floods

The solar powered stations have a battery power backup and collect data on air and soil temperature, humidity, solar radiation, air pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall and soil moisture.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

In Pa., climate change can increase flooding risk in places that rarely worried about it. This community is seeking solutions

The intense storms that cause flash floods are likely to become more common in Pennsylvania with climate change, and they’re happening outside historical floodplains.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania
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