Jeff Brady

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Activists Push Democrats On Climate Change, A New Priority For Party's Base

Thursday, August 22, 2019

The Sunrise Movement is holding rallies and registering voters, aiming to boost turnout among young voters. For the first time, polls show climate change is a top priority for the party's base.

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After Hours-Long Standoff, Philadelphia Police Arrest Gunman

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Six officers were shot in an incident in North Philadelphia that started with a narcotics unit serving a warrant and went on for hours. The officers have been released from the hospital.

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Climate Policies Of 2020 Democrats

Saturday, August 03, 2019

Climate change has emerged as a key issue among the Democratic presidential candidates, several of whom have detailed plans.

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Pabst Blue Ribbon Seeks Buzz With Hard Coffee

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Americans are buying less beer from big breweries, so companies are getting creative to attract customers. Pabst is testing what one customer describes as a "Frappuccino" — with an alcoholic kick.

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Chubb Insurance Company Pulls Back From Coal Industry

Thursday, July 04, 2019

Chubb insurance says it will no longer underwrite coal-fired power plants, the first major U.S. insurer to do so. It's a big victory for a campaign that's been pressuring the industry over climate change.

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Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

The Trump administration is replacing one of President Barack Obama's signature plans to address climate change. It may help coal-fired power plants but is unlikely to slow the industry's decline.

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Finding New Opportunity For Old Coal-Fired Power Plant Sites

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Coal-fired power plants keep closing, and communities around the country must decide what to do with those sites. Pennsylvania has a plan, aiming to create new jobs where old ones have been lost.

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Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant To Close, Latest Symbol Of Struggling Industry

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, site of the nation's worst nuclear accident, will shut down by the end of September. Backers failed to secure subsidies to keep the plant operating.

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This Company Says The Future Of Nuclear Energy Is Smaller, Cheaper And Safer

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

An Oregon company plans a new kind of nuclear power plant that many consider the future of the industry. It's smaller and cheaper and could work well with renewable energy.

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As Nuclear Waste Piles Up, Private Companies Pitch New Ways To Store It

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Nuclear power plants around the country are running out of room to store spent fuel. Federal plans for a permanent disposal site are stalled, so private companies come up with their own solutions.

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Voters In The Swing State Of Pennsylvania React To Mueller Report

Friday, April 19, 2019

In suburban Philadelphia, voters react to the release of Robert Mueller's report on his probe into whether President Trump's campaign conspired with the Russians to interfere in the 2016 election.

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Trump Administration Dims Rule On Energy Efficient Lightbulbs

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Trump administration wants to reverse a rule designed to make lightbulbs more efficient. Environmental groups say the change will cost consumers and waste energy.

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Mueller's Investigation Is Over, And President Trump's Supporters Are Relieved

Monday, March 25, 2019

In Berks County, Pa., Republican and Democratic voters respond to the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

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Students Around The World Skip School To Call For More Action To Address Climate Change

Friday, March 15, 2019

Thousands of students around the world — and across the U.S. — skipped school on Friday to protest inaction on climate change.

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Skipping School Around The World To Push For Action On Climate Change

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Students around the world and across the U.S. skipped classes Friday to protest inaction on climate change. It's part of a wave of pressure from young people who say their future is at stake.

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For The Few Who Heat Homes With Coal, It's Still King

Sunday, March 03, 2019

Nearly 130,000 homes in the U.S. still burn coal for heat. Despite decades of decline and concerns about climate change, companies in the coal home-heating business are optimistic about the future.

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EPA Says It Plans To Limit Toxic PFAS Chemicals, But Not Soon Enough For Critics

Thursday, February 14, 2019

The chemicals, which are linked to health problems, have contaminated drinking water and soil in many parts of the United States. Critics say the EPA is not acting fast enough to limit them.

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Trump Tweet Fails To Save Kentucky Coal-Fired Power Plant

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Despite pressure from President Trump and other Republicans, the Tennessee Valley Authority voted Thursday to close a coal plant in Kentucky. A major Trump backer supplies the plant with coal.

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President Trump And Allies Push To Save A Very Specific Coal Plant

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

President Trump and other Republicans are pressuring the Tennessee Valley Authority not to close a coal plant in Kentucky. A major Trump backer supplies the plant with most of its coal.

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Despite Few Details And Much Doubt, The Green New Deal Generates Enthusiasm

Friday, February 08, 2019

The proposal to address climate change is short on specifics and wildly ambitious. Seasoned energy experts doubt it can work, but give it credit for energizing young activists.

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