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Top climate stories of 2024: N. J. wildfires, fracking fact checks and an uncertain future for ‘green’ hydrogen energy

2024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.

1 year ago

Outgoing DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin
Delaware
Energy
Environment

Delaware releases updated energy ‘playbook’ to combat climate change

The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.

1 year ago

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Energy
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Preservation

Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Transportation

Amid furor over drones, Delaware father-daughter team promotes ‘future of aviation’ with ultralight plane

A father-daughter duo’s aircraft has confused some onlookers as mystery drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey.

1 year ago

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Environment
Public Safety

50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act — from reducing waterborne diseases of the past to battling toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the future

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.

1 year ago

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PlanPhilly
Environment
Explainers
Sustainability

Shopping online for gifts this month? Here’s what packaging can be recycled in Philly

Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.

1 year ago

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(Shirley Min/WHYY, file)
Studio 2
Military
Technology

Unidentified drones: Experts explain the unexplained

Reports of drone sightings continue to cause concern. What started in New Jersey weeks ago, has spread to sightings in other areas, including the Philadelphia suburbs.

Air Date: December 17, 2024 12:00 pm

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a man flyes a drone in New York
Technology

Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences

Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights first spotted in New Jersey last month and now being seen across the U.S. have raised concerns among residents and officials.

1 year ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Public Spaces

$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between the Manasquan Inlet and Seaside Park.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Explainers
New Jersey
Public Spaces

Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ‘little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says

Over the weekend, 13 suspected sightings were reported, Gov. Murphy said Monday. Federal officials say drones aren't being operated with bad intent or by foreign governments.

1 year ago

Planes at Philadelphia International Airport.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Transportation
Travel

Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

1 year ago

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 In these stills, captured by from security cameras, Luigi Mangione is shown just before and after his deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing has sparked a national conversation about public outrage over America's health insurance and wider health care system. (New York City Police Department via AP)
The Pulse

Why We’re All So Outraged

Why are we so outraged all the time? We explore how outrage connects to fear and perceived harm.

Air Date: December 13, 2024

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Exxon oil refinery stands in Linden, N.J.
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Environment
Public Health

Toxic PFAS detected in household dust samples in New Castle, Del.

CDC researchers detected several types of PFAS in outdoor and indoor air, as well as in household dust found on surfaces and in vacuum cleaners.

1 year ago

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Environment
Preservation
Sustainability

Conservationists celebrate more than 200 federally funded projects to restore waterways in Delaware watershed

The program funds habitat restoration and conservation initiatives throughout the Delaware River watershed.

1 year ago

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