Environment
The Green New Deal / oceanic noise pollution
First, we'll talk about the specifics of the Green New Deal and the political fight over it. Then, we'll hear about the ways sound and noise can adversely affect ocean life.
Air Date: February 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:37Report shows how more Pennsylvania drivers can go electric
Of the 8 million vehicles registered in Pennsylvania, just 15,000 of them are electric.
7 years ago
Uncertainty shadows Pennsylvania’s debate over nuclear power
Four decades after Three Mile Island's commercial nuclear power accident, financial rescues of nuclear power plants are stirring the highest levels of government.
7 years ago
As more electric cars arrive, what’s the future for gas-powered engines?
A growing chorus environmental activists, business analysts and auto executives are predicting a sea change, as battery-powered electric vehicles grow in popularity.
7 years ago
Pa. to begin its own process of setting health limit for two PFAS chemicals
As the EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people "can’t wait" for the federal government.
7 years ago
Environmental groups plan to sue U.S. Steel after Clairton fire
A pair of environmental groups say they plan to sue U.S. Steel following the December fire at Clairton Coke Works that damaged pollution control equipment.
7 years ago
Delaware plant spills nearly 1 million gallons of partially treated slaughterhouse waste
Mountaire Farms slaughterhouse, subject of several ongoing lawsuits, spilled a million gallons of partially treated wastewater on its Millsboro, Delaware site early Wednesday.
7 years ago
‘Green’ groups ask Murphy for moratorium on new fossil-fuel infrastructure
A coalition of environmental groups stepped up calls yesterday for Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a moratorium on building any new fossil-fuel infrastructure.
7 years ago
EPA to propose limits for PFOA and PFOS, chemicals contaminating soil and water
EPA says it will propose health standards for two chemicals contaminating soil and drinking water. Critics say the EPA is dragging its feet on protecting public health.
7 years ago
Solar jobs grow in Pennsylvania while declining nationally
Jobs in Pennsylvania’s solar industry grew 10 percent last year while declining three percent nationally, according to a new analysis.
7 years ago
McConnell plans to bring Green New Deal to Senate vote
The Senate majority leader wants to put the massive progressive climate change framework to vote. Its Democratic sponsor is not pleased by the move from the Republican.
7 years ago
Is there a beaver resurgence in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation reports beaver activity is on the rise but not a nuisance.
7 years ago
Listen 2:08Reduce, reuse, incinerate: Why half of Philly’s recyclables aren’t recycled
Why is Philly incinerating more than half of its recyclables? The answer is complicated, and spans from your kitchen to China.
Air Date: February 11, 2019
Listen 12:25Americans say they’re worried about climate change – so why don’t they vote that way?
According to a survey, “record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming.” But voters do not identify climate issues as key drivers of their voting decisions.
7 years ago
Pa. DEP halts new pipeline permits for Mariner East
The Wolf administration says the PUC should take more 'aggressive' action against the pipeline builder.
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