Environment
Bucks County congressman seeks allies in water contamination battle
Suburban Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans a national caucus to fight water contamination from nearby military bases.
7 years ago
Heading into 2019, action on climate change divides GOP in Congress
U.S. Rep Brian Fitzpatrick is a GOP voice for combating climate change, but he's losing Republican allies in the next Congress.
7 years ago
Climate change in Pennsylvania: A look back at 2018 and ahead at 2019
Here’s a look at how Pennsylvania has been working to reduce emissions in 2018 and a preview of what may be in store for next year.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania getting ready for new hemp industry
Newly passed Farm Bill legalizes industrial hemp, paving way for new commodity crop
7 years ago
Tsunami set off by volcanic eruption kills 222 in Indonesia
More than 800 people were injured and dozens more missing after the tsunami hit around the Sunda Strait.
7 years ago
DEP approves ethane pipeline to Shell’s cracker in Beaver County
Shell won state approval Thursday on a pair of permits for the pipeline that will feed ethane to its $6 billion chemical plant in Beaver County.
7 years ago
Should your cat get to go outside?
Keeping Ahab the cat cooped up seemed to crush her spirit and hunting instincts, so owner Liz Tung consulted with experts to weigh the cost of feline freedom.
7 years ago
Listen 8:17Croda officials update residents after chemical leak that closed Delaware Memorial Bridge
More details released on the leak of highly flammable ethylene oxide that caused a traffic nightmare for travelers on the Delaware Memorial Bridge over Thanksgiving weekend.
7 years ago
New Jersey sues Trump administration to block offshore drilling
New Jersey is among nine states joining a federal lawsuit to block the Trump administration from allowing seismic testing off the East Coast.
7 years ago
Dredged sediment will help rebuild eroding Barnegat Bay island
Material dredged from Barnegat Bay channels to make navigation safer will be used to rebuild an island suffering from erosion. The ...
7 years ago
Pa., N.J., Del. join effort to cut emissions from vehicles
Pennsylvania, along with eight states and Washington, D.C., announced plans Tuesday to create a new regional cap for carbon emissions from vehicles to combat climate change.
7 years ago
N.J. rejects Atlantic City offshore-wind project for third time … too pricey
Nautilus official says ‘state is missing out’ as Board of Public Utilities gives thumbs-down to 25-megawatt wind farm.
7 years ago
Cape May County launches near real-time flood risk mapping system
A New Jersey coastal county has unveiled a tool that will aid residents, business owners, and government decision-makers in preparing for tidal flooding.
7 years ago
PennEast now faces tough scrutiny from DEP after winning court battle
Federal judge grants eminent domain in New Jersey, but pipeline company must still meet many environmental standards.
7 years ago
At Penn State, researchers push for answers on carbon capture: Will it stay where we put it?
Technology is seen as key to lessening the effects of climate change.
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