Rachel McDevitt

Reporter for WESA, Pittsburgh's NPR News Station

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Pa. communities start to see impact of federal climate spending, as upcoming election casts doubt on programs’ futures https://t.co/bM3rnBvJij

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Thanks Brett!

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Good piece by @_rachelmcdevitt looks at life after coal in Homer City near where I grew up. I remember streams running orange with acid main drainage, like she describes, and the good news is, some of those streams have since seen successful remediation -- where money was spent.

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Pa. didn’t plan for the end of coal. This community is trying to find a way forward. https://t.co/9HOFETyKWJ

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I would trust my editor to lead me through the apocalypse.

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Scott Blanchard. Senior editor for WITF News and StateImpact Pennsylvania. Harrisburg, Pa.

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Harrisburg cleanup from Debby could take weeks https://t.co/D81tFqJS3D

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Pa. heat advisories are outpacing the average rate this summer. Climate change plays a role. https://t.co/FeZ8KA5k86

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Both Trump and Biden lapse into talking about other issues, including the cost of insulin, during this single question on climate change.

And then the moderators move on.

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One hour into the presidential debate, the CNN moderators finally ask about climate change, and Donald Trump derails the question by talking about police and measures for Black Americans before saying he wants "immaculate" clean water.

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Heat wave expected for Pa. Here’s what to do. https://t.co/Sye9oeZjUe

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Private, Christian dollars — public school influence.

My latest @lancasteronline investigation is the result of extensive analysis of nonprofit tax documents:

How a charity linked to Lancaster Bible college shapes public school policy in Pennsylvania

https://t.co/MclMK5veVk

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@ThePatHenderson @StateImpactPA @PennsylvaniaDEP Can you point me to a source on that 43%?

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2023 has been my year! I've been really pleased to have my work recognized 3 (!) times this year.

But now, to be NPRmageddoned...I am truly honored.

I've peaked.

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Rachel McDevitt. Reporter for StateImpact PA
and WITF. Harrisburg, PA.

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Robby! You made it!!

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Robby Brod. Democracy Beat Reporter for WITF. Covering mis/disinformation in Pennsylvania.

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Nearly a year after argument, we have a decision:

Pa. court rules climate program is an illegal tax, says state cannot join RGGI https://t.co/qIUCEnxo3h

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@knolkatie Bet

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Very cool to have some of my work recognized by SEJ as an honorable mention! This comment from the udges made my day: "McDevitt's knack for storytelling also makes climate change issues more accessible — and more engaging — for those who might otherwise look away."

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the Outstanding Beat Reporting category (large and small markets) of the 2023 #SEJAwards. Congratulations to all the winners! https://t.co/uEy8agMRsW

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Oh man-- *judges

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I usually listen to WITF in the car! no music!

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For anyone who needs a little lightness on this Friday:

For Pa. fans at Little League World Series, sledding competes with baseball https://t.co/QhH4ZOrls1

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We've heard this repeatedly from people: They get that there are big climate solutions (like transitioning to renewable energy), but they wonder, What can *I* do? @_rachelmcdevitt is answering that question in a new video series: https://t.co/qfLlCzChto @soljourno