
Energy
2024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.
4 months ago
Delaware releases updated energy ‘playbook’ to combat climate change
The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.
4 months ago
Listen 0:54Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate
A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.
4 months ago
PECO will hike electricity bills 10% starting in January
Utility promises more help for low-income customers.
5 months ago
New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.
5 months ago
Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout
The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.
5 months ago
Listen 1:18New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.
5 months ago
Fixed is the new ‘new’: Advocates say to consider greener tech purchases this holiday season
Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.
5 months ago
Listen 1:05Delaware River basin managers could take conservation efforts if drought worsens
Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.
5 months ago
Listen 0:59Climate activists criticize exclusion from PGW’s budget process, propose new rules
The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.
5 months ago
Listen 1:25How PECO billing issues are being handled
Dozens of consumers have complained that they haven't received a PECO bill in many months. Some have been waiting up to six months for their bills.
6 months ago
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy pledges commitment to fighting climate change amid Trump presidency
Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.
6 months ago
Climate policy under a second Trump presidency
President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax, led his supporters in chants of “drill baby drill” and said he’d pull out of the Paris climate agreement.
Air Date: November 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:21In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change
Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.
6 months ago
PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.
The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.
6 months ago
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