Sophia Schmidt covers the environment for WHYY’s PlanPhilly. Before coming to Philadelphia in 2021, Sophia reported on her home state of Delaware for Delaware Public Media and produced interviews for NPR’s “Weekend Edition.” Sophia was a 2021 Metcalf Fellow.
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Anti-illegal dumping group launches crowdsourced map of Philadelphia’s worst sites
Anyone can contribute to the map of sites where tires, construction debris and other junk is dumped illegally.
2 days ago
Listen 1:072 workers injured at Camden’s troubled scrap metal facility
One worker sustained life-threatening injuries and was in “critical, but stable condition” Tuesday, a county spokesperson said.
3 days ago
Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say
Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.
1 week ago
Philly pools closed, trash pickup canceled due to very unhealthy air
Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.
1 week ago
Listen 0:58Wildfire smoke sparks Code Red air quality warning for Pennsylvania
Air quality in the Philadelphia region is forecast to be unhealthy for everyone Thursday. Officials advise limiting outdoor activities.
1 week ago
Fire under control at EMR junkyard in Delaware County
County emergency services said dozens of firefighters responded to a blaze at 3 Industrial Drive, the address of a junkyard owned by EMR.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01Amazon to install hundreds of gas-fired generators at Bucks County data center site
Nearby residents opposed the project during a tense public meeting Tuesday.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators
The company runs a facility in Chester that burns household trash, releasing unhealthy air pollution.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says
The judge’s order comes after City Council rejected a settlement with EMR that would have allowed the site to reopen with conditions.
2 weeks ago
Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:16EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.
3 weeks ago
‘I’m melting’: Soccer fans brave the heat at FIFA Fan Fest on July 4
FIFA put up shade tents, water bottle filling stations and water misters to help fans stay cool at Lemon Hill.
3 weeks ago
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