Environment
Trump’s energy secretary questions mainstream science on human impacts of climate change
Scientists say human impacts are clear.
4 years ago
Fierce debate over N.J.’s clean-energy goals centers on possible abandonment of regional power grid
Currently, state buys power on PJM capacity market. Critics want New Jersey to go it alone.
4 years ago
Officials: Isaias likely responsible for sharp decline in endangered plant along N.J. beaches
The 2020 census revealed 941 seabeach amaranth plants — a sharp decline from the 7,195 plants counted in 2019.
4 years ago
This week; the 'millionaires tax' in New Jersey, fire preparedness in the Pine Barrens, city birds go on a night migration.
Air Date: September 21, 2020
Listen 49:49Underwater and on fire: US climate change magnifies extremes
While climate change is a factor, researchers say what’s happening is more extreme than climate models predict and there must be another natural weather phenomenon at work.
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N.J. towns burdened by pollution now have power to say ‘no’
Long sought by environmental justice advocates, new law gives locals ability to reject new developments.
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Bill banning single-use plastic bags and more advances in N.J. Assembly
Legislation that comprehensively bans single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam products and plastic straws advanced in the New Jersey Assembly Thursday.
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Greek alphabet now in use as extremely active hurricane season depletes names
For the second time in the history, the National Hurricane Center is using the Greek alphabet to name new cyclones during this year's record-breaking hurricane season.
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Another round of Intracoastal Waterway dredging gets underway in N.J.
Another round of dredging around a stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway through New Jersey is underway.
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Puerto Rico getting funds for power grid 3 years after Maria
“The Trump Administration delayed, dragged its feet and resisted allocating these badly needed funds,” said Rep. Velázquez, who was born in Puerto Rico.
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School Board changes its mind; votes yes on Hilco refinery redevelopment tax break
The School Board rejected the tax abatement in a prior vote. Board members said a vow to hire Philadelphia graduates changed no votes to yes.
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Rescuers reach people cut off by Gulf Coast hurricane
Sally's remnants were over South Carolina on Thursday afternoon and were expected to move into the Atlantic within 24 hours.
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When will the sun return? Philly skies could be hazy until California gets some rain
The smoke might get pushed south this weekend, weather experts say, but it’s likely to return.
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The climate crisis and the truth about plastic recycling
What's the link between record wildfires and hurricanes and climate change? Then, we learn the truth about plastic recycling.
Air Date: September 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:43Philadelphia’s tree cover is vanishing. Here’s how you can help.
With the right policies, Philadelphia’s development boom could be our Johnny Appleseed moment.
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