Science
Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect ratepayers from data center energy strain
The legislation would allow the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to create a regulatory framework for data centers.
12 months ago
Listen 1:13Conshohocken-area residents push back against proposed data center
The facility would replace the recently closed Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill, which sits on 66 acres of land along the Schuylkill River.
12 months ago
Listen 1:24New Jersey and Delaware report significant beach erosion following nor’easter
The nor'easter led to a state of emergency in New Jersey, and voluntary evacuations in parts of Delaware.
12 months ago
Listen 1:12Releases of toxic ‘forever chemical’ to be monitored more closely by EPA
PFHxS-Na is the latest “forever chemical” added to the Toxics Release Inventory.
12 months ago
Listen 1:07In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’
The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.
1 year ago
Listen 1:05Finding Focus in the Age of Distraction
Why “touching grass” is actually good advice when it comes to taking a break and restoring focus.
Air Date: October 10, 2025
Listen 50:33Trump administration could pull funding for 2 hydrogen hubs based in Philly and Pittsburgh
The Philly region’s MACH2 hydrogen hub promises to produce the fuel using renewable sources. The ARCH2, based in western Pa., would use fossil fuels to produce hydrogen.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01Can Phoenixville’s sewage become ‘guilt-free coal’?
The municipality has invested millions to pressure cook sewage sludge, in hopes of cutting its climate pollution.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12Chasing giants: One writer’s journey to bring nuance to India’s wild elephant conflict
About 10 years ago, writer Kim Frank set out to learn why wild elephants were trampling people in India. She revealed a complex human-wildlife conflict.
1 year ago
Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year
Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.
1 year ago
Listen 1:03From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are two stadiums that are frequently recognized for their efforts to lower their carbon footprint.
1 year ago
Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts
The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.
1 year ago
Listen 1:17The Search for the Golden Toad and Other Adventures in the Wild
Tales of adventure in search of lost and elusive species, from the golden toad to India’s wild elephants.
Air Date: October 3, 2025
Listen 50:33Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.
1 year ago
Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns
Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.
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