Environment
Asian wasp’s arrival in S. Jersey brings hope to scientists, farmers fighting stink bugs
It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.
7 years ago
Listen 6:14Officials are considering strategies to mitigate N.J.’s back bay flooding problem
Are there solutions on the horizon for New Jersey’s back bay flooding problem? State and federal officials say that’s possibl ...
7 years ago
Oil companies, staff remain liable for spill damage during N.J. home deliveries
New Jersey Sierra Club director says vetoed bill would have put environment and homeowners at risk.
7 years ago
Risk assessment quantifies Mariner East hazards for residents in two counties
Campaigners raised $46,000 for independent evaluation after Wolf, PUC denied requests.
7 years ago
Advocates say PFAS bills would tighten federal control over chemicals
Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.
7 years ago
Study: More than $1B in N.J. property value gone since 2005
In New Jersey, more than $1 billion of relative property value has disappeared, with Long Beach Island losing $541 million and nearly $531 million gone in Ocean City.
7 years ago
Drought in Central Europe reveals cautionary ‘hunger stones’ in Czech river
A lengthy drought in Europe has exposed carved boulders, known as "hunger stones," that have been used for centuries to commemorate historic droughts.
7 years ago
In the Garden and on the Lawn, Cheaters Always Win
Nobody wants to work hard outside. On the latest You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath reveals that cheaters always win—espec ...
Air Date: August 24, 2018
Listen 44:24Hurricane season not only brings destruction and death but rising inequality too
Hurricane Lane, which is bearing down on Hawaii, is a reminder of the devastation hurricane season can bring.
7 years ago
Floods hit Big Island as other parts of Hawaii brace for hurricane
The National Weather Service said "extreme flooding" was happening on Hawaii's Big Island
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, August 23, 2018
Elevated levels of toxic chemicals show up in some Montgomery County groundwater. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Ana Orso discusses th ...
Air Date: August 23, 2018
Listen 21:07PFAS chemicals showing up in Montco water beyond military bases
Aqua has taken two wells offline due to elevated levels of potentially harmful chemicals.
7 years ago
Listen 1:50Sunoco replaces section of Mariner East 2 because of flaws in pipeline coating
7 years ago
Guests: Cathy Snyder, Gail Koskela, Jess Niederer Today, three different perspectives on farming in the greater P ...
Air Date: August 23, 2018 10:00 am
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