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Energy

The smokestacks of the former coal-fired Homer City Generating Station crumble in a planned demolition
Science

Big Tech’s soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive

Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now.

6 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker posing with members of the Navy Yard's development team
Community

Philly Navy Yard wins ‘gold’ ribbon for sustainable development on site at risk of climate-driven flooding

Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for neighborhood design.

6 months ago

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a sign reads PGW, DON'T LOBBY AGAINST PHILLY GOALS
Science

On Earth Day, protesters call on Mayor Parker to denounce PGW and gas lobby efforts to upend green energy

Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.

6 months ago

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Tina Brown, Franchesca Joseph, Jasmine Sierra and Amirah Gibbs (left to right) pose for photo.
PlanPhilly
Community

These Philly-area doulas want parents to think about their environmental exposures

Heat, air pollution, lead and other toxins can harm pregnant people and babies. Birth workers are raising awareness.

6 months ago

Listen 1:14
Heidi Barr and Susan Phillips
Science

Climate Fixers: Cool solutions for a warming planet

From adapting gardens and slowing down fast fashion to clean alternatives to natural gas, WHYY News profiles some innovative climate solutions in the Philly region.

6 months ago

Workers dig up the street to fix the gas leak.
Science

Gas industry group that includes PGW lobbies against federal funding for Philadelphia and state

The American Public Gas Association wants Trump to limit funds for cutting carbon emissions. Philadelphia Gas Works is its largest member.

6 months ago

Listen 6:38
Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Community

With funding for Philly’s Built to Last program not in mayor’s budget proposal, supporters go to City Council for help

The “one-stop-shop” program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency and solar for low-income homeowners could be at risk.

6 months ago

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People at a town hall meeting passing a bottle of water around so they can smell it.
Courts & Law

Upper Makefield residents sue Energy Transfer, Sunoco Pipeline L.P. over pipeline leak

Plaintiffs’ demands include shutting down operation of the pipeline while investigation into the leak is ongoing.

7 months ago

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Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia picket
Science

Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report

A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.

7 months ago

Listen 1:03
Philadelphia Gas Works
PlanPhilly
Science

PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School

The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.

7 months ago

Listen 1:11
an offshore turbine
Science

EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project

After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.

7 months ago

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Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, center, speaks
Science

EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations.

7 months ago

PJM Interconnection headquarters in Audubon, Pennsylvania (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Money

New Jersey politicians, officials react to pending electric rate increase

Officials blame energy policy and the disconnect between demand and supply for the rate hike.

7 months ago

Listen 1:06
Matt Meyer smiles
Money

Del. Gov. Matt Meyer searches for a new Public Advocate in the face of anger over skyrocketing utility bills

Delmarva’s customers say they can’t afford gas and electric bills that doubled, and in some cases tripled, in January. Gov. Meyer says he’s in search of a new Public Advocate.

7 months ago

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Studio 2: On the Road at Princeton Public Library (Left to right: Avi Wolfman-Arent, Cherri Gregg, Tom Griffiths, Arvind Narayanan)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

How AI is changing the world

AI experts Arvind Narayanan and Tom Griffiths discuss the rise, risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence at Princeton Public Library for Studio 2: On the Road.

Air Date: March 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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