Kathiann M. Kowalski, Author at Cleveland Scene

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With More Frequent Extreme Cold and Heat, Climate Solutions for Great Lakes Power Grid Include Better Planning, Transmission

Historical weather trends no longer represent future conditions because of climate change

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 22, 2022June 21, 2025

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HB6 Corruption Trial of Larry Householder Set to Begin Next Month

Ohio’s former House speaker faces federal bribery and conspiracy charges

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 13, 2022August 3, 2023

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Ohio’s Largest Coal Plant to Change Coal Ash Handling After U.S. EPA Denial

The operator of Ohio’s largest coal-fired power plant says it plans to switch to a “dry ash” handling system that complies with federal rules. Environmental advocates say questions remain

by Kathiann M. Kowalski December 7, 2022May 31, 2025

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Why Ohio’s Top Oil and Gas Producing Counties Continue to Lag in Jobs

A decade into Ohio’s shale gas boom, seven Appalachian counties still have unemployment rates that exceed the state average.

by Kathiann M. Kowalski November 29, 2022June 28, 2025

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HB 6 Repeal Would Address Only Part of Ohio Lawmakers’ Recent Actions to Slow Renewables

Kathiann M. KowalskiJuly 23, 2020August 3, 2023

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Dark Money Dominated Ohio’s Nuclear Subsidy Saga

Kathiann M. KowalskiMarch 9, 2020June 4, 2022

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