Environment
U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick introduces bipartisan Pipeline Safety Act in response to Upper Makefield leak
Kristine Wojnovich's well water is contaminated with jet fuel from the Sunoco pipeline leak. She hopes the legislation will protect other communities at risk of contamination.
2 hours ago
Lower Merion is banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Here’s what to know
In 2020, lawn equipment in Montgomery County produced as much carbon dioxide as nearly 33,000 cars during the same time period, data shows.
8 hours ago
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
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.
3 days ago
Millions of gallons of raw sewage spill into Camden County’s waterways each year
The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.
4 days ago
Listen 1:19Philadelphians will soon face 10-cent paper bag fee at grocery stores, markets and more
Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.
1 week ago
Listen 0:55Breaking the Pa. budget impasse hinged on ditching a major climate initiative
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.
1 week ago
Pennsylvania ends budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
1 week ago
Chester County compressor station could be expanded under plans for revived pipeline project
Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline project would mean 10 miles of pipeline in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County.
1 week ago
Listen 1:19New Jersey Pine Barrens offer up answers to tough climate questions
Rowan University has teamed up with the state to figure out the balance between the amount of carbon emitted by New Jersey wetlands, and the amount that gets absorbed.
2 weeks ago
Listen 7:40Chester to Philadelphia: ‘Find somewhere else’ to send your trash
A bill would prevent Philadelphia from signing new contracts for waste incineration, forcing the city to send all of its waste to landfills.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:58How Philadelphia seniors are tracking microplastics in streams and working to ‘leave a better world’
Members of the Senior Environment Corps wade into streams, peer through microscopes and teach kids how to identify aquatic critters.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:03Pa. attorney general files criminal charge against fracking company
The charges allege that Seneca Resources polluted water in eight counties. The company says it is working with the state to reach a “reasonable resolution.”
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:45How Philadelphians can support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Donation sites have been popping up across Philadelphia. Batteries, flashlights and tarps are among the items needed most.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:09The climate solution sitting in America’s trash
Cutting food waste is a huge potential climate win. Why are we ignoring it?
3 weeks ago
How the Pa. Supreme Court retention race could impact environmental protection
In the typically sleepy Supreme Court retention election, the focus is on voting rights and abortion. But the court also decides major environmental cases.
3 weeks ago
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