WHYY News Climate Desk

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.

There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.

Grants for solar panels, turning tree waste into lumber and cleaning up litter are coming to the region. Some advocates say more is needed.

With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.

The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.

Wednesday will be the final day of excessive heat and humidity "for a while," per the NWS Mount Holly branch.

The plant’s owner is considering reopening as the demand for power rises along with new technology.

Climate change will bring increased flooding to the Philly region, but flood insurance can be a hardship for many homeowners. A FEMA program could help lower the cost.

Philly-area insurance officials break down three common misconceptions around financial protection from flood damage.

With less than 2% of insured Pennsylvania properties carrying flood insurance, a task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable.

For many Philadelphia residents, when extreme heat hits, air-conditioned spaces are in short supply. Here’s a look at some free options across the city.

A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?