WHYY News Climate Desk

April 20 - April 23: James Beard dinner in Del., Jazz Fest in Philly, and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr." in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.

Climate activists want the suburban Philadelphia-based asset manager to stop investing in fossil fuel. Vanguard says it's carefully managing climate risks for customers.

The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.

A combination of factors halted the regulations, most notably opposition from natural gas utilities that faced the likelihood of losing business.

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.

The company redeveloping the former PES refinery site has promised a “green, sustainable” project, but residents want more specific commitments.

Officials say that 99% of wildfires are caused by humans.

A chemical spill endangered Philly’s biggest drinking water plant. Sea level rise combined with a drought could push salt toward that same facility.

The report has a number of regulatory recommendations, which could help give PGW, the city, and ratepayers a more accurate accounting of the gas main replacement program.

Performers hope audiences leave the show feeling “energized and curious” about climate solutions.

Vanguard withdrew from a global network of asset managers committed to cutting carbon emissions. The company says it was to preserve independence and prevent confusion.

Tropical Storm Isaias damaged hundreds of homes in Philly. In low-lying Eastwick, residents are still recovering.

N.J. wants the fossil fuel industry to pay for the impacts of climate change, files lawsuit over climate disinformation.