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Proponents of community solar energy say the initiative is a solution to rising costs of electricity.

PGW says it needs to replace an aging liquefier in Port Richmond. Philadelphia Gas Commission staff had recommended not to approve the project.

Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

Politicians see Greenland as an asset. Researchers say the island can teach us about the Earth’s past and future.

The move lifts a 40-year de-facto moratorium tied to the federal government finding a permanent facility to store radioactive nuclear waste.

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

PECO seeks to raise rates again by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. The governor's office says Shapiro believes the rate case should be withdrawn immediately.

Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.

The recall affects store-branded iced tea lemon, iced tea diet lemon, diet lemonade and fruit punch 16-ounce pints.

NASA’s Artemis II mission will surpass the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. Next up, NASA wants to build a moon base...but so does China.

You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” One expert tells us Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.

Stanford University researchers estimate rising gasoline prices will cost American families an extra $850 this year, zeroing out any expected tax refunds.

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.