A years-long fight over its membership in the emissions-cutting initiative prevented Pennsylvania from ever participating. Advocates say it’s a “huge blow” to climate action in the state.By Jon HurdlePennsylvania lawmakers voted on Wednesday to withdraw the state from a regional effort that cuts carbon emissions from power plants, a move baked into a deal on the state’s long-overdue budget.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: November 30, 2025 04:25 AM
Atmospheric COâ‚‚
426.8 ppm
+18.1
ppm/year
Atmospheric CHâ‚„
1927.61 ppb
+2.73
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year