Science
EPA to clean up former Sherwin-Williams site in South Jersey where water and soil were contaminated
The paint manufacturer contaminated local waterways, groundwater and soil in Camden County with arsenic, lead and other metals.
5 months ago
Listen 0:58South Jersey slaughterhouse discharges bloody wastewater into creek, according to the EPA
The EPA says the contamination from the Burlington Beef slaughterhouse could have been occurring for a year.
5 months ago
Listen 1:11The auction, meant to ensure sufficient power supply in the future, closed at a record price for the second year in a row.
5 months ago
Listen 1:06EPA failed to adequately oversee state-run lead paint programs, report says
Though states typically operate lead paint programs, the EPA is responsible for overseeing the implementation, a report says.
5 months ago
Listen 1:20The Inner Workings of the Oceans
Oceans are Earth’s defining feature, its largest ecosystem, and the engine that powers our planet.
Air Date: July 18, 2025
Listen 50:43New Jersey modifies proposed building elevation rules along the shore by 1 foot due to new science
The state’s latest proposal would require new buildings in coastal flood zones be elevated an additional 4 feet, rather than 5 feet.
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Listen 1:20Passenger count at Wilmington Airport tops half a million amid expansion efforts
More than 660,000 passengers have flown through Wilmington Airport since 2023. Officials are planning new upgrades and bracing for continued growth.
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Listen 1:21Unique dialect of Delaware Bay seaside sparrow song could serve as an ‘indicator’ for climate change
Seaside sparrows at Cooks Beach have their own “dialect.” Rowan University researchers monitor their songs as a way to track salt marsh health.
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Listen 6:06Delaware residents impacted by pollution hope new legislation holds industries accountable
The new legislation increases fines for environmental violations and directs the money to impacted communities.
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Listen 0:56Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Listen 1:19King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work
The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.
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Listen 4:03Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
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Listen 1:14Penn researchers turn a toxic fungus and ‘King Tut’s curse’ into a tool for fighting cancer
Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.
5 months ago
Listen 1:45The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration
Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.
Air Date: July 4, 2025
Listen 50:38Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint
Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.
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