Environment
No cancer cluster in Washington County school district, says Pa. health department
In a report released Tuesday, the state concluded that rates of Ewing sarcoma weren’t “consistently or statistically significantly higher than expected."
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Anyone who owns property in Philly can sign up to receive a free solar assessment of their home or business. 2019 is the last year to qualify for a 30% federal tax credit.
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Philly names first-ever farm czar
Richards got their start as a planner in New York, where they facilitated the creation of an urban farm cooperative lead by Black and Latinx Bronx residents.
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Snot otter? Lasagna lizard? By any name, hellbender now Pa.’s official amphibian
It may not be pretty, but supporters of the Eastern hellbender say it’s a vital reminder to keep streams and waterways healthy.
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Methane hearing draws concern over state rules, talk of promising new technology
While Pennsylvania officials weigh how to regulate emissions from natural gas well sites, a panel of state senators heard how leak detection technology is creating more jobs.
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Pennsylvania utility regulator speaks out against state Senate’s nuclear bailout bill
Place: If Three Mile Island is the only plant in trouble right now then the bill is, “quite an expensive solution to the issue.”
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Meal kits have a smaller carbon footprint than grocery shopping, study says
Store meals produce 33% more greenhouse gas emissions than their equivalents from Blue Apron. Much of the reduced emissions stems from less food waste.
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Most teachers don’t teach climate change; 4 in 5 parents wish they did
As students around the globe participate in Earth Day, a new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 55% of teachers don't teach or talk about climate change.
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N.J.’s new-look energy plan is delayed, now expected in December
Gov. Phil Murphy's overhaul of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan is being put off while urgent energy issues are being dealt with.
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This company wants to recycle your plastic bags. There’s a lot riding on whether it succeeds
J.P. Mascaro & Sons has started a test project that puts flexible plastic packaging into its single stream, which also includes paper, glass, and other recyclables.
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Listen 4:31Sunoco to restart Mariner East 1 pipeline after agreeing to new safety measures
Sunoco plans to restart the controversial Mariner East 1 pipeline on Monday afternoon after agreeing to new safety measures demanded by Public Utility Commission inspectors.
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Groundbreaking Indian Ocean science mission reaches an end
The oceans' role in regulating climate and the threats they face from global warming are underestimated and missions are crucial in taking stock of the ecosystems' health.
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As Kermit the Frog once said — it’s not easy being green. Amid challenges like pollution, deforestation and climate change, engaging ...
Air Date: April 19, 2019
Listen 48:52Streets Department: Philly to stop burning recyclables
At a budget meeting Wednesday, the Philadelphia Streets Department chief told City Council that all the recycling material the city collects will soo be recycled again.
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What other states are doing about plastic bags — and what might happen with Pa.’s proposed ban
If consumers switch to paper bags, their environmental impact can be mitigated by state or local laws requiring that the bags are made of post-consumer waste.
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