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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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Judges say DEP unlawfully issued air-quality permits to Sunoco at Marcus Hook

The DEP said Sunoco can continue to operate at Marcus Hook while the DEP review takes place.

7 years ago

Stories from the Streams

Back to our Roots

Planting trees along a stream can filter out pollutants and dramatically improve water quality. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

Stories from the Streams

Saving Soil, Saving Streams

Farmers and scientists work together to maintain the health of soil and streams. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

Stories from the Streams

Stream Fever

Streams that are too warm endanger the habitats of mayflies and other life sustaining insects. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

Stories from the Streams

Techno Geeks

With the help of new technology, “citizen scientists” can monitor the health of local streams. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

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Salty Streams

Road salt keeps travelers safe in winter but can pose a serious threat to nearby streams. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

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Straight from the Source

Scientists use advanced tools to track down the source of potentially harmful contaminants. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

Stories from the Streams

Wonders of the Watershed

Discover nature’s perfect way of insuring that rainwater sustains the planet. ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019

Cars are stranded on Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia on Nov. 26, 2018, after flooding made the road impassable. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Lots of rain in 2018 made local rivers run high and fast. Will climate change make that a regular thing?

Last year was the second rainiest on record in Philadelphia, with a total 61.6 inches over the year.

7 years ago

Stories from the Streams

Fly, Teachers, Fly

A Philadelphia Eagle joins science teachers for an educational adventure in White Clay Creek! ...

Air Date: January 10, 2019

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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N.J. bald eagles continues to thrive, survey finds

It was another good year for New Jersey’s bald eagles, a study released by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife found.

7 years ago

A harbor seal pup in Point Pleasant Beach in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Meaney/Barnegat Bay Island, NJ via Facebook)
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As winter sets in and seals arrive at N.J. beaches, experts say to stay away

A Jersey Shore marine mammal organization is warning the public to keep a distance from the recent arrivals at area beaches: resting seals.

7 years ago

The greenhouse gas reduction goals stem from the state’s draft Climate Action Plan, released in November by the Department of Environmental Protection. (Image by Frank Rumpenhorst /DPA)
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StateImpact Pennsylvania

Wolf sets greenhouse gas emission reduction target

Gov. Tom Wolf has set a new goal for the state to combat climate change: reduce greenhouse gas emissions 26 percent by 2025.

7 years ago

In this May 2018 photo, workers and contractors for Sunoco Pipeline investigate sink holes behind homes at Lisa Drive, West Whiteland Township, Chester County where the company has been drilling for construction of the Mariner East 2 and 2X pipelines. The company offered to relocate residents of the five homes whose yards are crossed by the pipeline right of way. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Chester County DA names former federal prosecutor to beef up pipeline probe

Tom Hogan says the investigation will proceed even if there are talks with Sunoco.

7 years ago

Down the Shore
Community

N.J. awards grants to Shore municipalities for recycling enhancement

New Jersey has awarded grants to Shore municipalities to enhance and promote recycling efforts.

7 years ago

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