
WHYY News Climate Desk
Love them or hate them, lima beans could be key to climate resilient crop
A new collaboration of scientists, farmers, and foodies are giving the lima bean a makeover. But will people actually eat them?
1 week ago
Listen 9:29Amtrak backs off plan to install natural gas boilers at 30th Street Station
Crediting climate activists and new climate goals, Amtrak reversed its plans to replace a steam system with natural gas boilers.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Many coastal New Jersey homeowners lack flood insurance despite rising seas, report says
A gap in flood insurance coverage leaves millions at risk as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase across the Northeast, the report notes.
2 weeks ago
Pa.’s new environmental justice policy doesn’t solve the problem, advocates say
“The community has to have a determining voice,” one critic said. “This policy doesn't do that.”
1 month ago
Federal money coming to Philly for tree planting, lead paint awareness, and A/C units
Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.
1 month ago
Listen 1:05Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows
Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
1 month ago
New Castle County’s ‘100 EV Plugs Plan” advances clean transportation and economic growth
The ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ uses funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric vehicle charging plugs at parks and libraries.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11Hydrogen is coming to Pennsylvania . Now what?
Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop.
1 month ago
Millions of federal dollars could help Pa. build a climate-ready electric grid
PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light’s plans include floodproofing, adding battery storage, and increasing grid capacity.
1 month ago
‘We can have nice things’: Philly climate activists rally for investments in public spaces
The Sunrise activists want Philly’s next mayor to put solar panels on rec center roofs, open libraries longer, and turn vacant lots into gardens.
1 month ago
Why some Philadelphians want gas-powered leaf blowers to disappear
Several other cities have already banned or started phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers over their unhealthy emissions.
1 month ago
Why ‘leaving the leaves’ this fall could help your garden flourish
Scientists say bagging your leaves can have detrimental impacts on the ecosystem.
2 months ago
Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.
The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.
2 months ago
Listen 1:20Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST
The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.
2 months ago
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice
Storm damage is on the rise. Here’s what that means for homeowners in the Delaware Valley.
2 months ago
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