Environment

Politicians see Greenland as an asset. Researchers say the island can teach us about the Earth’s past and future.

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” One expert tells us Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

The Trash Into Treasure Delaware Art Contest challenges artists to create pieces that promote clean waterways.

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

Flooding has repeatedly battered parts of the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, damaging homes, ruining cars and forcing evacuations.

New Jersey’s wildfire season, which runs through mid-May, occurs in some of the most fire-prone forests in the country. Climate change is increasing the risk.

It’s cherry blossom season! We put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot to see the colorful, flowering trees.

A Philadelphia judge wrote that most of the work the residents object to is done, and future project phases only “endeavor to improve” the park.

TerraPower Isotopes will manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in developing cancer treatments.

The site’s former operators will pay $11.4 million to pay for the cleanup. Plans to build townhomes on the site remain in limbo.

Parker’s $7 billion budget proposal would continue existing efforts to combat litter and illegal dumping and add funding for 125 cameras.