Environment

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

Our region is under an “extreme heat warning” with temperatures in Philly expected to reach 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade. Why do cities feel even hotter?

Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.

PECO is working to fix outages from last week’s storm. But thousands of customers are without power for A/C as temperatures soar.

Veolia’s plant in Stanton previously detected PFAS levels above federal regulations.

The National Weather Services is predicting a high temperature of 97 degrees Sunday, with the heat index expected to be above 100 degrees.

Residents can access cooling centers in Norristown and Pottstown during the heat emergency.

More than a decade after the spotted lanternfly landed in Berks County, Pa. researchers are learning more about what eats them, and what makes them thrive.

The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C are at highest risk.

Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.

Residents are calling for tougher environmental laws, and want regulators to evaluate what could have been done differently.

Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.

While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.

The Powelton Village community garden is located in an area facing development pressure, says Jenny Greenberg of Neighborhood Gardens Trust.

The refinery reported emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide at rates as high as 1,450 per hour over the past couple weeks. Officials say air quality remains good.