
Science
Stories of the science that shapes our world and news on the environment and energy policy in Pennsylvania
Delaware City Refinery equipment repaired, in operation, after almost 3 weeks
The refinery reported emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide at rates as high as 1,450 per hour over the past couple weeks. Officials say air quality remains good.
2 days ago
Listen 0:47Pa. Republican congressmen applaud Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules
Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers say it will boost the state’s economy. Environmental groups say it will worsen climate change and harm public health.
3 days ago
Listen 1:09Sussex County Council denied a permit for a substation to US Wind for a renewable energy project last year.
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Listen 1:05Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns
Despite the grade drop, the report cited long-term improvements in dissolved oxygen in the bay’s waters to help support bay life.
4 days ago
How an American musician is using AI to translate grief across cultures
AI-created art has been widely decried as the end of human creativity. But for one Palestinian woman, AI is helping to democratize art.
4 days ago
Listen 15:58Arts programs help kids learn. A researcher dug into the ‘how’ at one Philadelphia school
Psychologist Ellie Brown began studying an arts-focused preschool 20 years ago. Her research shows that creative expression helps kids to learn better.
5 days ago
Listen 8:15First Amendment battle pits Philadelphia Gas Works against climate advocates in rate hike case
Philadelphia Gas Works says it is seeking facts in the rate hike case. Climate advocates say the utility is trampling on First Amendment rights.
5 days ago
Listen 2:48Delaware City residents ‘safe’ as refinery emits toxic gas, environmental regulators say
Delaware’s top environmental regulator apologized Thursday for what he called poor public messaging about emissions from the Delaware City Refinery.
1 week ago
Exploring the Secrets of Human Creativity
We explore what creativity is, how it works, and how we can use it in unexpected ways.
Air Date: June 6, 2025
Listen 49:10Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations
The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
1 week ago
Listen 1:41U.S. House budget bill would slash Pennsylvania schools’ savings from planned solar projects
Upper Darby School District is planning six Solar for Schools projects. Without federal tax credits, the district says they wouldn’t happen.
1 week ago
Listen 0:56The House budget bill Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted for would be a “disaster” for business, solar installers say.
2 weeks ago
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