Science
Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.
2 years ago
Humans have long been fascinated by the idea of communicating with other species — not just teaching animals to mimic human words, but ...
Air Date: May 26, 2023
Listen 49:11Philly to experience frequent heat waves, flooding, says Drexel report
Environmental scientists are evaluating the potential costs of climate change in Philadelphia — and how to prepare.
2 years ago
Delaware taps artificial intelligence to evacuate crowded beaches when floods hit
Delaware officials pull off evacuation-type procedures every week during the tourism season.
2 years ago
Pa. limited a board’s power to regulate abandoned oil and gas wells. Democrats want to restore it.
The state House panel passed a bill Tuesday that would restore the Environmental Quality Board’s ability to raise bond prices on conventional well drillers.
2 years ago
Medical illustration is a small field — there are about 2,000 certified professionals in the world, including a small team in Philly at CHOP.
2 years ago
Listen 4:55Philadelphia changed how it regulates toxic air pollution. Here are 3 things to know
The city limits toxic air pollutants like lead and formaldehyde. A policy revision expands the list, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03New green job training prepares future Philly workers for climate transition
Trainees will learn to install heat pumps, which could cut climate pollution, lower energy bills, and keep families cool during increasingly hot summers, proponents say.
2 years ago
How EPA’s proposed power plant rules could impact Pennsylvania
The proposal comes as the dangerous impacts of human-caused climate change become increasingly clear.
3 years ago
The PA Tick Research Lab, one of only three labs nationwide engaged in tick testing and research, is analyzing data from 30,000 tick exposures in Pennsylvania from 2019-2021.
3 years ago
Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols.
3 years ago
Power plants among the largest industrial climate polluters in Pennsylvania
In a new report, environmental advocates crunched EPA data to call out Pennsylvania’s “dirty dozen.”
3 years ago
Listen 1:23Why did the Mütter Museum take down all their YouTube videos and online exhibits?
There has been an ongoing, broader discussion around displaying human remains, which has brought up some difficult questions many institutions are grappling with.
3 years ago
Listen 7:04Managing the Challenges of Motherhood
Moms are under constant pressure to do it all — and it takes a toll on their well-being. We explore the myth of the perfect mom.
Air Date: May 5, 2023
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