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Community

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

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Science

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

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Money

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

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Masoud Akbarzadeh, a professor of architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, works with students to design concrete structures
PlanPhilly
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Concrete 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

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Community

Your Philly Christmas tree could get a second life benefitting city gardens, trails and even goats: Here’s how to recycle or compost

Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.

1 week ago

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Science
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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

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Politics & Policy

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

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask 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

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Philadelphia’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

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Science

Delaware City Refinery failed to immediately report accurate butane emissions

The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.

3 weeks ago

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Science

Road 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

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Science

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy urges microplastics regulations in tap water. Can water providers meet the challenge?

There currently are no federal regulations for microplastics in public drinking water, and most water providers don’t monitor for these contaminants.

4 weeks ago

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The Pulse
Science

Inside 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

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Politics & Policy

How 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

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Politics & Policy

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed 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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