WHYY News Climate Desk
Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths in the coming years, especially in vulnerable communities.
2 years ago
PGW must justify its 1,000% rate increase for Philly’s steam loop, Public Utility Commission orders
The battle between rival Center City heat providers has climate implications.
2 years ago
The 2023 climate voter’s guide: Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on the issues?
From the future of PGW to tackling trash, here are the candidates’ plans.
2 years ago
Listen 6:19My Climate Story: Philadelphia students present environmental problems and solutions at WHYY
Inside WHYY, students from eight area schools listened as their peers shared presentations, spoken word, and projects about the climate in Greater Philadelphia and beyond.
2 years ago
Listen 1:51Flooding at FDR Park lake renews criticism of renovation
Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.
2 years ago
Gibbstown LNG by rail proposal hits another roadblock
The controversial 200-mile transport of liquified natural gas from Bradford County, Pa., to a terminal along the Delaware River has hit another roadblock.
2 years ago
‘We have met the enemy, and he is us’: Remembering the first Earth Day 53 years later
It’s been 53 years since the first Earth Day. People in the Philadelphia area share their memories of the event, and what it means to them decades later.
2 years ago
First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Earth Day, StrEAT Festival, Center City Jazz Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
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.
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Listen 5:00One penguin species declines, while another thrives on the western Antarctic Peninsula
Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.
2 years ago
Listen 13:55Climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Chester County
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.
2 years ago
WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment
The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
2 years ago
Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
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.
2 years ago
Listen 6:52A 15-year-old law would end fossil fuels in federal buildings, but it’s on hold
A combination of factors halted the regulations, most notably opposition from natural gas utilities that faced the likelihood of losing business.
2 years ago
Pa. to get $6 million in grants for climate change planning from the Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.
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