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Environment

Maitreyi Roy, executive director of Bartram’s Garden, on one of the garden paths
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region

Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia picket
Science

Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report

A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
Protesters marching and carrying signs. One reads RED OR BLUE EPA PROTECTS YOU and another reads EPA PROTECTS ALL AMERICANS
PlanPhilly
Community

‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts

EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
A woman holds a sign in a crowd reading
Politics & Policy

Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’

President Donald Trump has targeted environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that were a Biden administration priority.

1 year ago

cones, bulldozers and barrier parts sit in an unused road
Courts & Law

Oil companies ask Bucks County judge to dismiss climate lawsuit

A Bucks County judge must decide whether a lawsuit against several oil companies can proceed. The county says Big Oil should pay for damages.

1 year ago

Listen 1:27
Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found

The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:21
Children play in the Secret Garden
Education

‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms

The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.

1 year ago

Listen 2:03
Prunus, the
Community

Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’

Local horticulturists expect the season will peak during the first week of April, aligning perfectly with Shofuso’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

1 year ago

Listen 1:11
Philadelphia Gas Works
PlanPhilly
Science

PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School

The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.

1 year ago

Listen 1:11
a wildfire burning
Weather

‘Bad year’ for Delaware wildfires prompts forest service to discourage outdoor burning, offer safety tips

With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.

1 year ago

Listen 1:40
John Jarboe smiles
Arts & Entertainment

An ice-skating drag show was pilloried on national television. Philly’s Bearded Ladies Cabaret holds that as a badge of honor

“Beards on Ice,” about climate change, was mocked on Fox News in December. The cabaret group's artistic director hopes the negative attention heightens her message.

1 year ago

Listen 1:16
an offshore turbine
Science

EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project

After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated

In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.

1 year ago

Listen 1:02
a wildfire burning
Weather

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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:00
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y.,
Science

‘Cartoon villainy’: Former regulators say EPA’s planned rollbacks would reverse 50 years of environmental progress

The 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:39
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