Environment

Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the U.S.

The dam could generate enough electricity to power all county operations in Norristown.

State environmental officials say a rebound in bald eagle populations stems from volunteers and professionals who nurtured hatchlings, guarded nests and educated the public.

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

Advocates say the bill preserves an important tool for protecting garden land from development.

Philly’s asthma rate among kids is almost three times the national average. Researchers say air purifiers could help curb the impact of poor air quality.

The state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.

A site in the far northeast could be used for bow hunting later this fall under regulations from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

When the giant acrylic bust was erected, Miguel Antonio Horn’s father was undergoing cancer treatment and his survival was not guaranteed. It’s now revived, scars and all.

NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.

The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.

The minor quake comes nearly two months after earthquake centered in North Jersey registered a magnitude of 4.8.

The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.

New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.