WHYY News Climate Desk
Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections
Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.
2 months ago
A tax credit for home insulation, air conditioners and heat pumps ends soon. Here’s what to know
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit saved households in Pa., Del. and N.J. more than $200 million in a recent tax year.
2 months ago
Listen 0:54PGW residential customers will see monthly bills jump by about $6 on average starting in December
The average customer will see a 6.6% rise in costs starting on Monday, Dec. 1. The rate hike will increase PGW’s annual revenue by $62 million.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57Former Biden climate advisor enters crowded field for Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District
Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Sea-level rise accelerates in New Jersey, raising coastal flooding risk, study says
Landmark report forecasts water levels and temperature gain but avoids policy prescriptions.
3 months ago
‘Consequential decision’: PJM electrical grid to decide who pays bill for massive data centers
Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05In rooftop solar, advocates see a ‘missed opportunity’ for clean energy in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.
3 months ago
Millions of gallons of raw sewage spill into Camden County’s waterways each year
The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.
3 months ago
Listen 1:19Philadelphians will soon face 10-cent paper bag fee at grocery stores, markets and more
Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.
3 months ago
Listen 0:55The rhythm of recycling: How a Philly-based master musician crafts instruments from the trash
The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life.
3 months ago
Listen 5:29Breaking the Pa. budget impasse hinged on ditching a major climate initiative
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.
3 months ago
Chester County compressor station could be expanded under plans for revived pipeline project
Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline project would mean 10 miles of pipeline in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County.
3 months ago
Listen 1:19New Jersey Pine Barrens offer up answers to tough climate questions
Rowan University has teamed up with the state to figure out the balance between the amount of carbon emitted by New Jersey wetlands, and the amount that gets absorbed.
3 months ago
Listen 7:40Chester to Philadelphia: ‘Find somewhere else’ to send your trash
A bill would prevent Philadelphia from signing new contracts for waste incineration, forcing the city to send all of its waste to landfills.
3 months ago
Listen 0:58LIHEAP is delayed in Pa. due to the government shutdown. Here are other resources for energy bills
With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program delayed, over 300,000 Pa. households will wait longer for help heating their homes.
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