Environment
Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event
Delaware law does not allow residents to dispose of real trees or yard waste in landfills.
23 hours ago
New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island
Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.
4 days ago
New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar
The federal residential rooftop solar tax credits expire at the end of this year. But Philly-area homeowners have another affordable option through leasing.
5 days ago
Listen 1:11Concrete is a big contributor to climate change. Penn researchers say they can shrink its footprint
Concrete reabsorbs some of its carbon emissions over time. Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help supercharge that by making the finished concrete more porous.
7 days ago
Listen 1:12Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.
1 week ago
Get out the vote: Why the Lower Schuylkill River should win Pa. River of the Year
From its name to its biodiversity, the river offers a range of fun and unique qualities to consider before you vote by Jan. 16.
1 week ago
N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers
EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025
Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.
Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm
Listen 50:58Philadelphia’s water department wants to know whether your pipes are lead-free
Cities across the U.S. are required to find lead pipes over the next decade.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Delaware City Refinery failed to immediately report accurate butane emissions
The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Road salt remains in Pa., N.J. and Del. waterways months after winter storms, according to new data
Road salt applied during winter storms runs off into the groundwater and emerges in surface water streams months later. Advocates say roads can be made safe with less salt.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:19There currently are no federal regulations for microplastics in public drinking water, and most water providers don’t monitor for these contaminants.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Inside the Hidden Wonders of the Shrinking Arctic
A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.
Air Date: December 5, 2025
Listen 50:00How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality
The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.
1 month ago
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