Environment

Members of a state House committee heard arguments for and against a bill to try to keep two of Pa.'s five nuclear plants from closing early.

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season will possibly feature "slightly below" average activity, according to a prediction by atmospheric scientists. 

Narberth Borough’s ban on plastic straws, mandated fee for plastic bags kick in April 17. Businesses are on board, but will have to pay more for eco-friendly alternatives.

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species from Asia that recently showed up in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, and poses big problems for farmers.

Stacey Abrams talks about her book, "Lead from the Outside" and about current politics, voting rights, and her personal story.

Pennsylvania state Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) on Wednesday introduced a long-awaited bill aimed at preventing two of the state’s five nuclear plants from retiring early.

More than 133,390 volunteers have removed nearly seven million pieces of litter over more than three decades.

This is a new setback to the Indiana County municipality in efforts to control oil and gas development in the region.

Work to demolish a 115-year-old dam in the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington should help restore the habitat of the American shad fish.

Any fires that spark in New Jersey on Wednesday could quickly get out of control, forecasters warn.

It would be the first water supply impacted by drilling in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

It comes after two other significant fines last year for similar problems after inspectors noted an uptick in leaks of coke oven gas.

No injuries were reported in the weekend blaze in South Jersey, but massive clouds of smoke visible for miles put communities in the Pine Barrens and beyond on edge.

Sunoco denied the claims of negligence during Mariner East pipeline construction on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County.

New Jersey Natural Gas is seeking approval for investments that would increase residential customers’ monthly bills.