Environment
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.
7 years ago
Despite few details and much doubt, the Green New Deal generates enthusiasm
The resolution has few details, but it aims to overhaul the U.S. economy and spread wealth more evenly.
7 years ago
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez releases Green New Deal outline
In very broad strokes, the Green New Deal legislation laid out by Ocasio-Cortez and Markey sets goals for some drastic measures to cut carbon emissions across the economy.
7 years ago
‘Most productive’ year ever for N.J. ospreys in 2018, study finds
Once again, the New Jersey osprey comeback story added another happy chapter to 2018, a report released by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey finds.
7 years ago
San Francisco shares its schoolyards, opening communities to green spaces and one another’s lives
Like many cities, when schools closed for the day, usually schoolyards did too. But when the school district upgraded its playgrounds, it kept them open longer.
7 years ago
Listen 08:31As grizzlies come back, frustration builds over continued protections
Since being listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1975, grizzly bear populations in northwest Montana and the Greater Yellowstone Area have tripled.
7 years ago
Fire at Delaware City refinery contained, cause remains unknown
The cause of the fire at the Delaware City refinery is still unknown. State Sen. Nicole Poore says no one was injured in the blaze.
7 years ago
Haagen Dazs, Procter & Gamble to offer reusable containers in Pa., N.J.
Recycling company Terracycle will pick up the glass and plastic bottles and cartons from grocery stores, or your home, to be cleaned and refilled.
7 years ago
Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow, predicting early spring
Just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow in Pennsylvania at sunrise and didn't see his shadow.
7 years ago
Beach replenishment won’t destroy tall dunes that saved N.J. community, feds say
An ongoing beach replenishment project in an Ocean County community that was saved from Superstorm Sandy's wrath won't negatively impact the formidable dune system, federal au
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Delaware, New Jersey join lawsuit against EPA’s cross-state pollution rule
Delaware, New Jersey and four other states are challenging the EPA’s ruling on reducing pollution that blows across state lines.
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