WHYY News Climate Desk

A new collaboration of scientists, farmers, and foodies are giving the lima bean a makeover. But will people actually eat them?

Crediting climate activists and new climate goals, Amtrak reversed its plans to replace a steam system with natural gas boilers.

A gap in flood insurance coverage leaves millions at risk as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase across the Northeast, the report notes.

“The community has to have a determining voice,” one critic said. “This policy doesn't do that.”

Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.

Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.

The ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ uses funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric vehicle charging plugs at parks and libraries.

Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop.

PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light’s plans include floodproofing, adding battery storage, and increasing grid capacity.

The Sunrise activists want Philly’s next mayor to put solar panels on rec center roofs, open libraries longer, and turn vacant lots into gardens.

Several other cities have already banned or started phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers over their unhealthy emissions.

Scientists say bagging your leaves can have detrimental impacts on the ecosystem.

President Joe Biden announced the projects Friday during a stop at the Tioga Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia.

The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.

The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.