Environment
Activists take over meeting on Philly refinery cleanup, demand public involvement
Tired of being left out of the process, protesters refused to let public meetings on cleaning up the refinery site move ahead.
7 years ago
Listen 1:30We look at things that are hard to measure and the different approaches that we take to get those measurements correct.
Air Date: November 8, 2019
Listen 47:51How studying nature's symphony can help scientists determine the fate of rainforests
Improvements in audio recorders, artificial intelligence, and data storage make sound a more powerful tool for ecology than ever before.
7 years ago
Listen 10:12215-foot-long cruise ship sinks off Del. coast, the latest addition to underwater reef
The American Glory is the latest addition to the reef off the Delaware coast. The vessel will soon become a destination for fish (and fishing enthusiasts).
7 years ago
NWS: Straight-line winds, not a tornado, ripped through Shore town
The National Weather Service confirmed Monday that the damage in Monmouth County's Wall Township was due to straight-line winds.
7 years ago
New funding to study microplastic pollution effect on Delaware Bay blue crabs
Blue crabs are a key species in aquatic life in the Delaware Bay. University of Delaware researchers will study how they’re affected by microplastics.
7 years ago
Someone keeps stealing my compost and I have no idea why they want my rotting food
Turns out I’m not the only Philadelphian dealing with a bucket thief.
7 years ago
At western Pa. climate change summit, one scientist says effects can be managed if emissions are cut
Pennsylvania’s ecosystem has already been permanently altered due to climate change, but it’s not too late to act before these changes become unmanageable, experts say.
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DuPont execs react to villain role in ‘Dark Waters’ film
Company executives react to DuPont’s role as the villain in a new film about chemical contamination starring Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway.
7 years ago
What are you actually supposed to do when you get a tornado warning?
Safety experts recommend taking shelter when you get the alert on your phone — and seeking out more information when possible.
7 years ago
Philly is creating first-ever urban agriculture manifesto
City kicks off $125K urban agriculture plan to promote community gardens and farms. Interface Studio and Soil Generation picked to develop the plan.
7 years ago
Bringing Jenkintown Creek back to nature, to improve water quality downstream
A section of the creek will be moved out of a concrete pipe to clean it and slow it down, reducing flooding and improving water quality downstream.
7 years ago
Listen 1:56On Sandy anniversary, Murphy announces new climate change initiatives
Resilience program will seek to make New Jersey better prepared for the next huge storm to make landfall.
7 years ago
Giving schools — and students — the tools they need In the fight to save the planet
If you want to get students fired up about climate change, poop is a good place to start.
7 years ago
Philadelphians can opt for renewable natural gas come January
The Energy Co-op is expanding its renewable natural gas service area to Philadelphia. The fuel comes from methane captured at landfills.
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