Energy
Settlement requires coal plants to get permits with tighter pollution controls
The settlement pertains to 10 coal-fired power plants around the state that have been operating on expired water pollution permits for years — in one case for 17 years.
6 years ago
Delaware threatens legal action against offshore drilling plan
State Attorney General Matt Denn sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to formally object to the federal plan to allow oil drilling off Delaware’s coast.
6 years ago
N.J. wants out of Trump plan for offshore drilling
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has removed Florida’s waters from consideration for expanded offshore oil and gas drilling — and New Jersey wants the same exemption.
6 years ago
Despite DEP order to halt Mariner East 2 construction, some work is still allowed
When it comes to anything other than earth disturbance or water crossings, the agency doesn’t have jurisdiction.
6 years ago
Report: Mariner East pipelines could have a $9 billion financial impact
Sunoco/Energy Transfer Partners, which is building the $2.5 billion pipeline, paid for the report.
6 years ago
FERC rejects Trump bid to boost coal, nuclear power
6 years ago
Delawareans denounce Trump proposal to end Clean Power Plan
The only public hearing scheduled by the EPA to discuss the decision to end the Clean Power Plan was held in West Virginia, so Delaware leaders held their own hearing.
6 years ago
Cold and climate change / Offshore drilling
Air Date: January 8, 2018
Listen 49:27Normal operations resume at nation’s oldest nuclear plant
Unusually low tides and high winds impacted the water levels in its intake canal.
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Changing climate and Philly’s freezing temperatures
Warming oceans put more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, creating conditions for stronger storms.
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With coal consumption down, production ticks up from some Appalachian mines
U.S. coal companies also ramped up production as demand in China increased.
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Trump proposal to Atlantic offshore drilling draws opposition from New Jersey lawmakers
Lawmakers see the plan as a threat to the state’s $44 billion tourism industry.
6 years ago
Heating problems in Philly schools rise as temperatures plunge
Philadelphia School District facilities workers have been on the job since Christmas to fix faulty heating units. It's a $70M problem.
6 years ago
Trump moves to vastly expand offshore drilling
The five-year plan includes the Atlantic, Arctic, and waters off the California coast.
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