
Dana Bate
Dana Bate is a health and science reporter for WHYY. Previously, she worked as a Washington D.C.-based field producer and on-air reporter for the PBS Nightly Business Report, where she won the Gerald Loeb Award for a series she produced on the Indian economy. She is also the author of five novels, which have been published in several languages around the world. She holds a degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University and a master’s in journalism Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. When she isn’t on the hunt for a good story, she is probably in her kitchen, whipping up a recipe from her extensive cookbook collection.
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The Delaware River’s invisible threats
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Listen 7:25Timeline: The Delaware River and the Clean Water Act
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11 months ago
Changes in water regulations under the Trump Administration
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made environmental deregulation a priority.
11 months ago
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11 months ago
19 N.J. cities banned plastic bags in 2018. Philly could join them in 2019.
Nineteen municipalities in New Jersey banned plastic bags in 2018. In 2019, Philadelphia is looking to regulate them as well.
12 months ago
The doctor will see you now — and you, and you, and you
Group appointments of six to 10 patients are becoming more popular for certain chronic conditions in Philadelphia area. People benefit from sharing their common experiences.
12 months ago
Forum on PFAS blood test results leaves Bucks, Montco residents with few answers
Bucks and Montgomery County residents with elevated levels of PFAS met with state officials, but came away with more questions about the possible health effects.
12 months ago
CHOP and Philly launch home repair program to prevent asthma
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12 months ago
Trump administration rolls back Obama-era water protections
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1 year ago
Philly affirms commitment to slashing emissions as study shows global increase
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1 year ago
Listen 1:15PGW plan for liquified natural gas facility in Southwest Philadelphia clears hurdle
The new facility, Passyunk Energy Center LLC, would be a public-private partnership between city-owned PGW and Liberty Energy Trust, based in Conshohocken.
1 year ago
Listen 1:06Take two aspirin and a bunch of Swiss chard: Hospital farm aims to promote patient wellness
Lankenau's Wellness Farm yields thousands of pounds of produce for distribution to patients at no charge.
1 year ago
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