Environment
Sunoco pipeline leak cleanup in Upper Makefield is ‘moving too slowly,’ residents say
Bucks County residents are raising concerns over noise and safety, as well as impacts on the water supply, as Sunoco works to clean up leaked jet fuel.
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Listen 1:06New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers
Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.
2 weeks ago
Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program
The township in the Philadelphia suburbs has about 500 free composting buckets remaining as of Tuesday, but “they’re going fast,” officials said.
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Listen 0:51Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.
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Listen 1:16Want to grow native plants? This Hopewell Twp. group will help you get started
The Hopewell, NJ Native Plant Swap group gives away plants and seeds, and teaches newbies how to garden.
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Listen 1:03Philadelphia heat-related death toll jumps to 7 fatalities in first week of July
Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:53New Jersey heat wave: 29 people died amid dangerous temps, officials say
Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.
2 weeks ago
EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.
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Pa. residents revive colonial-era practice by growing a ‘square yard’ of flax
The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:01“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:29Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels
The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.
3 weeks ago
3 decades in the making, Delaware lawmakers pass measure to protect state’s wetlands
The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.
3 weeks ago
‘Rewilding Philadelphia’ greening project brings pocket forest to Kensington
A coalition of conservation groups and artist Pete Angevine plan to plant 1,500 trees on a vacant lot.
3 weeks ago
Dangerous heat and a few thunderstorms are possible around Philadelphia on the Fourth of July
Feels-like temperatures could reach as high as 110 degrees Wednesday through Friday. Storms could dampen July Fourth fireworks shows.
3 weeks ago
The annual Delaware River Sojourn has been drawing kayakers and canoers to the Delaware River for 31 years.
4 weeks ago
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