
Environment
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.
3 days ago
Listen 0:52‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region
Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.
3 days ago
Listen 1:17Philly 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.
4 days ago
Listen 1:03‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts
EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.
5 days ago
Listen 1:25Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’
President Donald Trump has targeted environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that were a Biden administration priority.
5 days ago
Oil companies ask Bucks County judge to dismiss climate lawsuit
A Bucks County judge must decide whether a lawsuit against several oil companies can proceed. The county says Big Oil should pay for damages.
6 days ago
Listen 1:27SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found
The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”
7 days ago
Listen 1:21‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms
The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.
7 days ago
Listen 2:03Local horticulturists expect the season will peak during the first week of April, aligning perfectly with Shofuso’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
1 week ago
Listen 1:11PGW 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.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:40“Beards on Ice,” about climate change, was mocked on Fox News in December. The cabaret group's artistic director hopes the negative attention heightens her message.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:16EPA 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.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:15EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated
In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:02New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought
New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.
2 weeks ago
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