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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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A view of the Delaware River from Morrisville, Pa. The Delaware River Basin Commission voted Wednesday on a resolution that could result in a ban on fracking in the Basin.
Community

Delaware 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.

7 months ago

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Nicolas O'Rourke sits and speaks
Community

Climate 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.

7 months ago

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PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Urban Planning
6abc

How 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.

7 months ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
Politics & Policy

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.

7 months ago

A flock of geese fly past a smokestack at a coal power plant near Emmitt, Kansas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

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

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Wind turbines
Politics & Policy

In 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.

7 months ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Science

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.

7 months ago

Listen 1:36
Donald Trump raises a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

7 months ago

A crane juxtaposed with the Philadelphia skyline
Science

PhilaPort to receive millions in federal dollars to replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

8 months ago

Listen 1:06
wind turbines
Science

How a Trump victory could stall offshore wind expansion

Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about delays to permits and proponents worry about jobs.

8 months ago

Listen 5:56
Rowhouses are seen in Philly
PlanPhilly
Science

PGW gets federal money to replace aging gas mains in Philly

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.

8 months ago

Listen 1:11
The former site of the PES Refinery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The PES refinery redeveloper signed a ‘community benefits commitment’ with 16 groups. Here’s what’s inside

The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.

8 months ago

Listen 1:20
Nate Golubiewski trying to use an EV charging station
Community

Philly property owners could soon face fines if their EV chargers don’t work

Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.

8 months ago

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One of the new bank of EVgo quick chargers for electric vehicles outside a Wawa store at Aramingo Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane in Philadelphia. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Science

Delaware secures $14.3M to expand overnight, fast and ultra-fast charging stations along I-95 corridor

The federal money will support the state’s move toward more electric vehicles by adding overnight, fast and ultra-fast truck chargers on I-95.

8 months ago

a parked electric school bus
Education

Schools in Pa. and N.J. are getting money for electric school buses

Electric buses don’t release tailpipe pollution, so they’re better for the climate and healthier for kids.

8 months ago

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