
Energy
World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said we must cut carbon pollution by two-thirds in the next dozen years.
16 hours ago
Behind the scenes of a $200 million nuclear fusion experiment
How scientists and engineers make parts for a nuclear fusion experiment at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in New Jersey.
2 weeks ago
Listen 8:58Don’t let PGW charge customers for warmer winters, residents tell utility regulators
In a hearing on the gas utility’s weather normalization adjustment, customers said the billing practice is unfair in the face of climate change.
2 weeks ago
New Jersey seeks more offshore wind projects; foes want halt
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a third solicitation of offshore wind projects Monday; three wind farms have already been approved.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania ranks near bottom of states in renewable energy generation
Pennsylvania ranks near the bottom of states when it comes to generating renewable energy.
2 weeks ago
Pa. lawmakers hear challenges to electric grid reliability; experts call for clear policy
State lawmakers are questioning electricity reliability after a winter storm around Christmas left more than 100,000 people without power.
3 weeks ago
No current evidence suggests that offshore wind farms or surveys have caused the recent spike in whale deaths. Necropsies have found the mammals were killed by vessel strikes.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:51N.J. might allow new fossil fuel plants, despite push for clean energy, zero emissions by 2035
Several elected officials sent Gov. Murphy a letter this week expressing their opposition of the proposed power plant in Brick City’s Ironbound section.
4 weeks ago
N.J. uses new law to bypass local approvals for offshore wind project
New Jersey utility regulators have used a controversial law enabling them to bypass local authorities and grant approvals needed for an offshore wind project to proceed.
1 month ago
‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings
The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.
1 month ago
Listen 1:01N.J.’s green goals for housing, cars, economy get pushback
Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans Wednesday to make New Jersey a national leader in clean energy.
1 month ago
Amid a rise in white nationalist plans to attack energy systems, Philly’s electric utility says it’s working to prevent similar threats.
1 month ago
Listen 1:05Delaware City Refinery second highest for nitrogen pollution among refiners nationwide
Delaware City’s PBF refinery discharged more than one million pounds of nitrogen into the Delaware River without violating its permit. Advocates say that’s a problem.
2 months ago
Electric vehicles take the spotlight at 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show
A massive electric vehicle test track sits amid hundreds of vehicles on display. It's a big upgrade from the dark corner where it was at last year’s show.
2 months ago
SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal
The first permit approval sparked intense opposition from residents and activists. Now some are calling for more air monitoring.
2 months ago