
Environment
New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought
New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:00The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:39What’s in Philly Mayor Parker’s second budget proposal for cleaning and greening
The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.
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Listen 1:01Newtown municipal authority stops plan to build wastewater treatment plant
Opponents of the project say they will continue to organize until the plan is canceled.
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EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations.
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Upper Makefield residents press for answers on pipeline leak: ‘We had the wool pulled over our eyes’
The state Department of Environmental Protection found Energy Transfer broke state law with the leak.
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6 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations
Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
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Listen 1:28South Camden residents demand change from EMR after scrapyard fire
“There have been way too many fires at EMR,” one neighbor said. “Nothing’s been done.”
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Listen 1:18El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.
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Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06“Their actions caused the … 4-story building to be fully engulfed in flames,” one first responder wrote in a report obtained by WHYY News.
4 weeks ago
Water provider Aqua sues chemical company, alleging PFAS contamination in West Chester
The lawsuit alleges French company Arkema negligently discharged PFAS into the Goose Creek watershed in West Chester.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees
One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:00‘It’s hellish now’: EMR fire leaves Camden residents worried about health and contamination
Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.
4 weeks ago
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