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Climate One

Climate One is a one-hour weekly public radio program about energy, economy and the environment from Climate One at the Commonwealth Club of California. Each week listeners will get a candid discussion among climate scientists, policy makers, activists and concerned citizens, hosted by Climate One founder Greg Dalton.

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Environment

Vials containing samples of forever chemicals, known as PFAS, sit in a tray
Science

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been around for decades and are incredibly useful in household products, but that resilience also makes them hazardous.

17 hours ago

Vials containing samples of PFAS
Politics & Policy

What the EPA’s partial rollback of the ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the agency said it plans to weaken limits on harmful “forever chemicals” — roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized national standards.

2 days ago

Sign for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester
Courts & Law

Chester receiver asks Pa. court to halt stormwater authority board salaries and remove members

Chester receiver Michael Doweary requested permission from the Commonwealth Court to block salaries of Chester stormwater board members.

4 days ago

A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research
Politics & Policy

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

Limits on three PFAS types will be scrapped by the Environmental Protection Agency. Limits on PFOA and PFOS will be kept, though with an extension to the deadline to comply.

4 days ago

The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather

New Jersey officials announce 100% containment of Jones Road wildfire

Full containment of the blaze comes more than two weeks after it was first sparked in southern Ocean County.

6 days ago

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Philadelphia skyline over the Delaware River
Health

Philly gets failing grades for air pollution that makes asthma worse

In its annual report, the American Lung Association flunked the city for its levels of ozone and particle pollution. The 2023 wildfires played a role.

1 week ago

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Five students posing for a photo together
Education

Delaware underdogs: Odessa High wins Envirothon title, beating 22-year reigning champs

The Townsend public school won the statewide competition for the first time, defeating perennial powerhouse Charter School of Wilmington.

1 week ago

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Window air conditioning units
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

No free A/C units through LIHEAP in Pennsylvania this summer

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.

2 weeks ago

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Wind turbines of South Fork Wind are seen off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island
Courts & Law

17 states, including New Jersey and Delaware, sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.

2 weeks ago

The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather
6abc

Ocean County wildfire now 90% contained after rainy weekend in N.J.; arson suspect expected in court

Officials said the fire is believed to be the second-worst in the last two decades, smaller only than a 2007 blaze that burned 26 square miles.

2 weeks ago

The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Courts & Law
6abc

Second person arrested in connection with Ocean County, N.J. wildfire

A 17-year-old has been taken into custody. The teen is facing arson charges in connection to the Jones Road wildfire that started April 22.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer says he will eliminate state’s ‘electric vehicle mandate’

The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though

2 weeks ago

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Cars sitting in traffic on a busy street
Science

Philly’s carbon emissions have dropped. Here’s what experts say should be next

The data could be clouded by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as an increase in remote work.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:25
Eastwick residents, including Victor Jackson
PlanPhilly
Money

‘We’re not going to accept that’: Eastwick residents travel to D.C. to demand flood solutions funding be restored

Close to a dozen residents of the flood-prone neighborhood met with members of Congress Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:10
Students at the University of Delaware Earth Day tabling fair
Science

Swap, don’t shop: Gen Z leads the charge against fast fashion at University of Delaware clothing event

Delaware students rethink consumer habits at sustainable clothing swap aimed at tackling climate footprint.

3 weeks ago

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