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a shale gas well drilling site
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented

In 2020, Josh Shapiro, then Pa.'s AG, released a landmark report with recommendations on regulating fracking. Advocates say he has done little to advance them.

1 year ago

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The Pulse

Inside the Dramatic Race to Decode the Human Genome

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

Air Date: June 26, 2025

Listen 49:34
President Clinton, flanked by Celera Genomics head J. Craig Venter, left, and Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project of the National Institutes of Health, meets reporters in the East Room of the White House Monday, June 26, 2000 to announce that the two teams have completed a rough draft of the human genetic code. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Pulse
Biology
Technology

25 years later: Inside the cut-throat race to decode the human genome

How the competition between the Human Genome Project and its industry rival, Celera, drove forward one of the most historic scientific discoveries of our age.

1 year ago

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A screenshot of the DelDOT traffic camera livestream capturing the Delaware City Refinery
Delaware
Environment
Public Safety
Sustainability

Delaware City Refinery receives violation for toxic emissions incident in March

The violation is separate from an incident in May that led to sulfur dioxide emissions, but involved the same pollution control device.

1 year ago

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A line of tanks at a PFAS treatment plant in Stanton, Delaware
Delaware
Environment
Public Health

Veolia removes toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water in New Castle County, Delaware

Veolia’s plant in Stanton previously detected PFAS levels above federal regulations.

1 year ago

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Old guy consoling a woman with a hug
The Pulse

Why Friends Are Good for Your Brain

Our brains are wired for connection, and researchers are learning friendships play a vital role in keeping us healthy.

Air Date: June 20, 2025

Listen 49:34
A closeup of a spotted lanternfly
Animals
Environment
Pennsylvania

It’s Pa.’s spotted lanternfly season. Here’s what researchers know and want you to do

More than a decade after the spotted lanternfly landed in Berks County, Pa. researchers are learning more about what eats them, and what makes them thrive.

1 year ago

Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Delaware
Energy
Environment

New Castle County residents seek accountability from Delaware City Refinery, regulators

Residents are calling for tougher environmental laws, and want regulators to evaluate what could have been done differently.

1 year ago

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Susan Dominus with her new book
Studio 2
Books
Home & Family

Studio 2 Extra: Susan Dominus – ‘The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success’

Wealthier families often invest in supporting less academically successful children, while lower-income families may focus their resources on their most talented child.

Air Date: June 13, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 17:53
The Pulse

Why We’re Hardwired for Revenge

We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his new book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."

Air Date: June 13, 2025

Listen 49:34
Offshore turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project

While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.

1 year ago

Listen 1:21
Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Public Safety

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.

1 year ago

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Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, center, speaks
Energy
Environment
National

Pa. 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.

1 year ago

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A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates
Delaware
Energy
Environment

‘Delay as deadly as denial’: Delaware senators overturn Sussex County’s denial of zoning permit for offshore energy project

Sussex County Council denied a permit for a substation to US Wind for a renewable energy project last year.

1 year ago

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A poster that describes the health of the Chesapeake Bay is displayed
Delaware
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Chesapeake 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.

1 year ago

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