Environment

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

A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

The “As Seen in the Chester County’s Farm Guide” stamp comes as grocery prices have increased in part due to international tariffs.

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.

Landmark report forecasts water levels and temperature gain but avoids policy prescriptions.

Kristine Wojnovich's well water is contaminated from the Sunoco pipeline leak. She hopes the legislation will protect other communities at risk of contamination.

In 2020, lawn equipment in Montgomery County produced as much carbon dioxide as nearly 33,000 cars during the same time period, data shows.

When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.

The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.