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First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input

The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Tredyffrin Township police arrest protesters at the Matthews Road entrance to Vanguard offices. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Chester County

Climate activists want the suburban Philadelphia-based asset manager to stop investing in fossil fuel. Vanguard says it's carefully managing climate risks for customers.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates, demand too high

The Charge Up New Jersey program has disbursed an estimated $35 million for the fiscal year ending this July, according to the state’s Board of Public Utilities.

3 years ago

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Science

WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment

The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

A 15-year-old law would end fossil fuels in federal buildings, but it’s on hold

A combination of factors halted the regulations, most notably opposition from natural gas utilities that faced the likelihood of losing business.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. to get $6 million in grants for climate change planning from the Environmental Protection Agency

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Rich Negrin said the money will jumpstart the state’s blueprint for a safer and cleaner future.

3 years ago

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Urban Planning

Philadelphians envision a ‘fossil fuel-free’ refinery redo at community summit

The company redeveloping the former PES refinery site has promised a “green, sustainable” project, but residents want more specific commitments.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

In private, Shapiro’s working group on climate change meets

The group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro with developing a state-level plan to fight climate change has started meeting.

3 years ago

Protesters gather in a parking lot at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery office on Passayunk Avenue in South Philadelphia on Feb. 9, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philly Thrive summit to spotlight South Philadelphia refinery redevelopment

Saturday’s event features a candidate forum, a play written by teens, and workshops on gentrification and jobs.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Nobody voted this guy in’: Delaware GOP seeks to strip environmental chief of power to mandate electric vehicles by 2035

Republican lawmakers want to put the authority in the hands of the General Assembly. They have drafted but not introduced legislation to accomplish that.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

‘War without guns’ or protecting ‘health and our climate’? Del. debates proposed electric vehicle mandate for new cars in 2035

If the rule is adopted, 35% of new cars and light trucks delivered to dealers in 2026 would have to be electric. By 2035, that figure would be 100%.

3 years ago

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Science

NOAA: N.J. wind farm may ‘adversely affect,’ not kill whales

The report comes as opposition to offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast is growing.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lags behind other states in luring microchip, EV factories

Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas have all made billion-dollar pledges for a microchip or EV plant.

3 years ago

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Community

PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.

3 years ago

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Community

‘Where does it end?’: Philly water customers are concerned about proposed rate hike

The average resident’s bill would increase more than 20% by late 2024, under a rate increase the Philadelphia Water Department wants.

3 years ago

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