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Environment
Public Health

EPA 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.

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The Pulse

The 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

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Environment
Housing
Infrastructure
New Jersey

New 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.

5 months ago

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Delaware
Transportation

Passenger 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.

5 months ago

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Grass in the salt marsh at Cooks Beach
Animals
Delaware
Environment

Unique 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.

5 months ago

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File photo: Croda's Atlas Point plant near the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
Delaware
Environment

Delaware 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.

5 months ago

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Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Public Spaces

Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania

The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

5 months ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces

King 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.

5 months ago

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A close-up of decomposing food scraps at a Bennet Compost facility.
Animals
Environment
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Composting 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.

5 months ago

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Medicine
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Penn 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

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The Pulse

The 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

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chips of paint
Delaware
Environment
Public Health

Delaware 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.

5 months ago

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If DNA testing companies can monetize consumer DNA, how much is your genetic data actually worth? (Bigstock/Romsvetnik)
The Pulse
Biology

23andMe made millions by sharing your genetic data — but how much is DNA actually worth?

After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA?

5 months ago

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Pipes attached to PFAS filtration tanks
Delaware
Environment
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water

The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.

5 months ago

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Officials at the ribbon cutting in the lab.
Energy
Environment
Government Accountability
Higher Education
New Jersey

Princeton physics experiment aims to shed light on disruptive solar flares

The multimillion-dollar experiment that was years in the making comes as the federal government makes broad cuts to science elsewhere.

5 months ago

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