
WHYY News Climate Desk
Rehoboth commissioners vote against $20M wastewater partnership
The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.
2 months ago
Listen 1:1370 gallons of gasoline spill in Cheltenham, infiltrate sewer system and Tookany Creek
According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.
2 months ago
Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts
The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.
2 months ago
Listen 1:29French energy company to produce renewable natural gas from Chester County landfill waste
Landfills are responsible for more than 14% of human-caused methane emissions. Owners and energy companies are using technology to turn methane into renewable natural gas.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works
Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.
2 months ago
Listen 1:22Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ as snowstorm hits the Philly region
While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.
3 months ago
A Philly artist created a climate news AI bot. The result is ‘a little sassy’
Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed is an automated aggregate of current climate news and a critique of the future of information.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen ‘hub’ gets greenlight from Biden administration
It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
3 months ago
South Jersey congressman working with Trump to halt offshore wind
Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he’s drafted an executive order to halt offshore wind, which will be rolled out within the next couple of months.
3 months ago
Listen 1:37Climate Fixers: One Philly designer knits nature and fashion for sustainability
NOOR by Grant Blvd, a Philly-based fashion house, uses only natural, plant-based fibers like Tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels.
3 months ago
‘Small steps are truly worth it’: Philly-area residents discuss climate solutions at WHYY event
Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.
3 months ago
Listen 1:04Why Gov. Shapiro sued to limit future electric bill hikes
The state says the regional grid operator has a broken cost-setting process.
3 months ago