Tag: pollution
Group cites PFAS chemical concerns at military sites near Chesapeake Bay
They are known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment.
3 years ago
A rash of trash: Can Camden solve its illegal dumping crisis?
WHYY and A New View Camden teamed up to host a Community Conversation about the city’s illegal dumping crisis. Mayor Vic Caststarphen joined the panel.
3 years ago
Medical waste at some N.J. beaches. What’s weather got to do with it?
Several beaches were closed this week after medical waste washed ashore.
3 years ago
Lead paint poisons thousands of Pa. children each year. Advocates say now is the time to act
Lead poisoning prevention experts are calling on the state to fund remediation and testing.
3 years ago
Pa. efforts to halt plastic bag bans recede as Philadelphia begins to enact its own law
The legislature’s preemption of municipal bans was tied to Gov. Wolf’s lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency. The preemption expires Dec. 8, 2021.
3 years ago
New N.J. rules would crack down on pollution from power plants, trucks, industrial boilers
Officials outline new rules intended to curb global warming.
3 years ago
New Jersey, other states pass on climate-change plan for transportation
The Transportation & Climate Initiative would cap emissions from cars, trucks and buses, but likely bump fuel prices by 5 cents a gallon.
3 years ago
Bill in Pa. House would loosen pollution reporting requirements
Dischargers would only have to report spills that may cause a violation of water quality criteria under DEP regulation or that are reportable under federal requirements.
3 years ago
Groups sue EPA over flares at industrial facilities
The suit claims the rules allow excess pollution at natural gas processing stations, landfills and chemical plants.
3 years ago
South Jersey company confirms use of unregulated replacement for toxic chemical
But Solvay says it’s not responsible for environmental contamination with "legacy" chemicals.
4 years ago
‘Don’t want you coming in’: Springfield, Bucks County, residents push back on proposed quarry
A second hearing on the proposed two-pit quarry in Springfield Township brought appeals, explanations and musical interludes — not necessarily in that order.
4 years ago
Study: New infrastructure needed as pollution continues to plague N.J. beaches
The "Safe for Swimming" report found that in 2019, bacteria levels at New Jersey beaches made swimming potentially unsafe on at least one day 73 times.
4 years ago
Report finds poultry farming sends more pollution to Chesapeake Bay than previously thought
The analysis estimates that about 1 million more pounds of nitrogen pollution enter the Chesapeake Bay annually from poultry farming than cleanup programs estimate.
4 years ago
Maryland plans to sue Pa. over Chesapeake Bay pollution
The Republican governor said that Pennsylvania is “repeatedly falling short” of goals to curb pollution flowing down the Susquehanna River into the bay.
4 years ago
Wolf says despite GOP compromise, drilling bill still poses too much environmental risk
Republicans are pushing for looser regulations on conventional oil and gas drillers, who generally run small operations and work with relatively shallow wells.
4 years ago