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Environment

A close-up of decomposing food scraps at a Bennet Compost facility.
Science

Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds

A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.

1 year ago

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Health

Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area

When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Gas Works
Urban Planning

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.

1 year ago

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PlanPhilly
Health

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.

1 year ago

chips of paint
Science

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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:16
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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.

1 year ago

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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

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

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

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

Officials at the ribbon cutting in the lab.
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.

1 year ago

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Water flowing through the canal
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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

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A person walks on a flooded street
Weather

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.

1 year ago

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Weather

SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays

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

1 year 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.

1 year ago

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