
Environment
A missing gene could make marine mammals more vulnerable to common pesticides
Next steps: Figure out how much of the pesticide is in the water, then assess the impact
7 years ago
To vanquish food waste, a competition aims to design and compost
A competition to invent a new, better bin was launched last year by the Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council, which is overseen by the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
7 years ago
Got Skeeters Bad? Call in the Dragonflies!
Mosquito prevention time is over; now is the time to switch tactics to protection. On the latest You Bet Your Garde ...
Air Date: August 10, 2018
Listen 48:37In the Poconos, a fight simmers over ‘exceptional’ streams
Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.
7 years ago
Listen 4:51$4.3M fund to support Delaware River watershed conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are launching a $4.3 million fund to support conservation efforts in the Del. River watershed.
7 years ago
DEP fines Sunoco for damaging drinking water in Berks, Chester and Lebanon counties in 2017
Construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline resulted in cloudy water for some; others lost use of their wells
7 years ago
Drugs detected in private well water in north central Pennsylvania
Simply put, drugs leave the body and go down the toilet. There are similar types of drugs in similar concentrations in water in Canada, the U.S., and most of Europe.
7 years ago
San Diego researchers measure highest ocean surface temperature in a century
Wednesday's 78.6 degrees Fahrenheit at the pier surpassed a previous record of 78.4 degrees in 1931.
7 years ago
With hurricane season peak approaching, experts predict below average activity
The Atlantic hurricane season will likely feature fewer storms than average.
7 years ago
Which vision of farming is better for the planet?
Farmers face a growing dilemma. Specifically, a food-growing dilemma. How do you feed an increasing number of people without harming the environment?
7 years ago
New Jersey issues ‘quarantine’ for items carrying spotted lanternflies
Articles most likely to carry the insect native to China, India and Vietnam include bicycles, tents, motor homes, plant containers, and lawnmowers.
7 years ago
PUC allows restart of Mariner East 2 construction in parts of Chester County
An administrative law judge had stopped work in May, citing public safety.
7 years ago
Beneficial Bugs? Or Filthy Flies?
A listener wants to attract beneficial insects, but instead is beset by flies! On the latest You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath d ...
Air Date: August 3, 2018
Listen 48:50Princeton University hosts artists, scholars from Puerto Rico
Princeton invited artist and scholars from Puerto Rico to work on their projects at the university campus during the summer.
7 years ago
Listen 4:18Trump’s plan for LNG exports to Europe may not have much impact in Pennsylvania
Liquified natural gas plays a significant role in the trade deal with the European Union, and the president wants Europe to buy less from Russia.
7 years ago