WHYY News Climate Desk

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.

The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Part of ReadyPhiladelphia, the new alert system will provide specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood.

Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.

The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.

“With a Harris-Walz administration, we will at least have a seat at the table,” one activist said. “With a Trump administration, there won't be a table.”

Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about delays to permits and proponents worry about jobs.

Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.

Miriam and Benny Saladin were set to retire in Manville, N.J. But their home was located between two rivers, and in more than two decades, their house flooded three times.

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.

The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.

Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.