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‘Small steps are truly worth it’: Philly-area residents discuss climate solutions at WHYY event

Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.

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Politics

New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to office

Gov. Phil Murphy said during his State of the State address that New Jersey will stockpile mifepristone “so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care.”

1 year ago

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Energy
Environment

Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

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Animals
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar

The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Energy
Environment

Delaware inks deal with US Wind worth $128 million

US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Innovation
Technology

Delaware takes the lead in closing the digital divide with $17.4M investment in universal high-speed internet

Delaware’s $17.4 million investment expands high-speed internet to over 5,600 underserved homes and businesses, aiming for statewide universal access by 2025.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Environment
Outdoors

Delaware combatting coastal erosion as $25M Indian River Inlet dredging project advances

More than 130,000 cubic yards of sand have been restored as part of a $25 million effort to protect Route 1 and combat severe erosion at Indian River Inlet.

2 years ago

Celaware County Intermediate Unit IT team
Infrastructure
National
Pennsylvania
Technology

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?

Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.

2 years ago

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Animals
Environment
Preservation

‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections

The species has existed for millions of years, but the salamanders are threatened by poor water quality and populations have drastically declined.

2 years ago

A flood warning sign installed in Sea Isle City. (Image courtesy of Sea Isle City government)
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

The U.S. Army Corps wants to elevate 6,000 N.J. homes to protect them from storms

The plan is not yet funded and is still subject to change. Construction could begin as early as 2030.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Energy
Environment
Government
National
New Jersey
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

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