Environment

The School District of Philadelphia announced 63 schools without adequate cooling will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat.

Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County hosted a sustainable fashion show to promote the positive impact of wearing upcycled garments.

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!

After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.

Flash flood watches and advisories were in effect for areas of the Delaware Valley. At Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey on Saturday, a fisherman washed off the north jetty.

WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.

A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.