Health & Science
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.
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Firefighting is a dangerous job. Now, there's growing awareness of an invisible risk: cancer
Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures.
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Listen 9:53Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Listen 1:182024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.
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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.
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Listen 0:54First Responders and the Toll on Their Health
We turn to first responders during emergencies — but who’s looking out for them? Understanding the mental and physical toll their work takes on their health.
Air Date: December 20, 2024
Listen 48:54How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database
From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, here's how state and local governments used billions in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023.
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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.
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A father-daughter duo’s aircraft has confused some onlookers as mystery drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey.
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Listen 3:57This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.
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Listen 3:14Shopping online for gifts this month? Here’s what packaging can be recycled in Philly
Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.
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Listen 1:01Unidentified drones: Experts explain the unexplained
Reports of drone sightings continue to cause concern. What started in New Jersey weeks ago, has spread to sightings in other areas, including the Philadelphia suburbs.
Air Date: December 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights first spotted in New Jersey last month and now being seen across the U.S. have raised concerns among residents and officials.
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Pa. health providers urge Congress to extend Medicare telehealth options set to expire in 2025
Policies expanding access to telehealth for Medicare participants will end Dec. 31 unless Congress extends them this week.
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Listen 1:12$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between the Manasquan Inlet and Seaside Park.
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