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Judge denies PGW internal records of climate advocates, citing First Amendment protection

PGW sought emails, texts and memos from climate groups that are participating in its ratemaking case. The PUC ruled that would violate the First Amendment.

9 months ago

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Philly schools delayed asbestos inspections and ‘knowingly’ failed to make repairs, according to DOJ agreement

The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.

9 months ago

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Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint

Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.

9 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals

Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.

9 months ago

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Foundation puts up $5 million to spark innovation around illegal dumping

Grants focus on creating legal dumpsites for residents and small haulers.

9 months ago

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Science

Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water

The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.

9 months ago

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Community

Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat

Sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored booties amid soaring temperatures in the region.

9 months ago

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Science

Princeton physics experiment aims to shed light on disruptive solar flares

The multimillion-dollar experiment that was years in the making comes as the federal government makes broad cuts to science elsewhere.

9 months ago

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Urban Planning

Philadelphia Water Department celebrates improved waterways in Manayunk

The Philadelphia Water Department restored water flow from the Schuylkill River to the Manayunk Canal.

9 months ago

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Science

A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented

In 2020, Josh Shapiro, then Pa.'s AG, released a landmark report with recommendations on regulating fracking. Advocates say he has done little to advance them.

9 months ago

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How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding

Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.

9 months ago

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SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays

Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.

9 months ago

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Weather

1 more sizzling hot day for the eastern U.S. before temperatures plunge 30 degrees

An air mass drawing on cool ocean waters will send temperatures plummeting by the end of the week in Philly, which hit a record high of 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.

9 months ago

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Health

As Philly region sees record temperatures, report shows heat illness and health risks among indoor service workers is widespread

Surveyed workers report experiencing headaches, fatigue, nausea, confusion and even seizures when indoor temperatures regularly reach 80 degrees or above.

9 months ago

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Science

Delaware City Refinery receives violation for toxic emissions incident in March

The violation is separate from an incident in May that led to sulfur dioxide emissions, but involved the same pollution control device.

9 months ago

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