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Environment
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region

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

1 year ago

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Energy
Philadelphia
Sustainability

PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.

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.

1 year ago

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Miguel Modestino is an associate professor of chemical engineering at New York University. He began working on the 'artificial leaf' more than 10 years ago. (The New York University Tandon School of Engineering)
The Pulse
Biology
Environment

The years-long quest to make an ‘artificial leaf’ as a promising fuel alternative

The artificial leaf was a vision for moving beyond fossil fuels. Researchers have since run into obstacles, but continue to push the field forward.

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Tokay geckos are studied for their ability to stick to surfaces at Villanova University's Stark Lab. (Maiken Scott/WHYY)
The Pulse
Animals
Biology
Medicine

Nature's grip: Scientist examines gecko feet to develop new medical adhesives

A Villanova University biologist is studying how geckos stick to surfaces in an effort to replicate this mechanism for new medical adhesives

1 year ago

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Animals
Higher Education
Medicine
Philadelphia

Saving Philly’s bats, one DIY condo at a time

A Penn project could help keep urban bats out of your attic and support them in their fight against a deadly disease.

1 year ago

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PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia

‘We are really concerned’: Salty water creeps toward Philly drinking water intake as dry conditions persist

The Delaware River Basin Commission has a plan for situations like this, and could step up its efforts to repel the salt front if conditions worsen.

1 year ago

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory.
Environment
Explainers
Outdoors
Preservation

‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

1 year ago

The Pulse

Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design

We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.

Air Date: November 8, 2024

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Taxes

Did Philadelphia’s soda tax have an impact on people’s health?

A new study shows the soda tax made a small difference in slowing down weight gain, which researchers argue is still important.

1 year ago

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Energy
Environment
Preservation

PhilaPort to receive millions in federal dollars to replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

1 year ago

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Elections
Energy
Environment
Politics

How a Trump victory could stall offshore wind expansion

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.

1 year ago

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Crime
Environment
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

New Jersey officials investigating suspected tampering after water samples showed high mercury levels

The state's Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a potential case of tampering with water testing samples that showed high mercury levels in Upper Township.

1 year ago

five trees
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Preservation

Staving off the horde: Is your beloved tree a zombie? Local arborists say check on it

Whether it be from damaging weather conditions, diseases, fungi or insect infestations, a sick or dying tree can be dangerous — and hard to spot.

1 year ago

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Business
Environment
Pennsylvania
Real Estate

Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton

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

1 year ago

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Employees process vote-by-mail ballots for the midterm election at the Miami-Dade County Elections Department, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
The Pulse
Elections
Technology

Despite reassurances, election security risks continue to mount

Election security experts warn that underfunding and a lack of expertise in the field could threaten election integrity.

1 year ago

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