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Environment

Tookany Creek
Community

70 gallons of gasoline spill in Cheltenham, infiltrate sewer system and Tookany Creek

According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.

1 year ago

Demonstrator shows opposition
Politics & Policy

Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

1 year ago

A farmer worker stacking crates of vegetables
Community

New Jersey doesn’t have enough farmers. A lawmaker wants to change that

Proposed legislation in N.J. would create a program to help beginner farmers pay for equipment and buy land to grow their crops.

1 year ago

Listen 1:05
The aftermath of the plane crash
Science

The deadly NE Philly plane crash caused a plume of smoke and a massive crater. Here’s what to know about the environmental impacts

Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.

1 year ago

Listen 1:01
People at a town hall meeting passing a bottle of water around so they can smell it.
Science

Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak

Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.

1 year ago

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Josh Shapiro speaks in front of Joanna McClinton and Austin Davis
PlanPhilly
Science

Shapiro’s budget proposal includes changes to energy tax breaks, and a board designed to speed up permit reviews

The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
A city plow truck driving a snowy street
Weather
6abc

Philly students will learn virtually Thursday as freezing rain and snow are possible

Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions from Midwest to Northeast.

1 year ago

This Sept. 21, 2017 file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
The Pulse
Science

Before Trump took office, government science agencies adopted policies to protect their research

Scientists found their work under threat during the first Trump administration. This time, they have contracts to protect them.

1 year ago

Listen 8:45
wind turbines
Science

New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts

The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.

1 year ago

Listen 1:29
an overhead view of a Waga Energy unit
Science

French energy company to produce renewable natural gas from Chester County landfill waste

Landfills are responsible for more than 14% of human-caused methane emissions. Owners and energy companies are using technology to turn methane into renewable natural gas.

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil
Community

Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

The prognosticating woodchuck made his forecast as the sun rose Sunday in western Pennsylvania.

1 year ago

modern Dentist's chair in a medical room
Science

New Jersey dentists advocate for fluoridated water as debate over the chemical continues

New Jersey has one of the lowest fluoridation rates in the U.S. Only about 16% of New Jersey residents have fluoridated water, compared to the national average of about 75%.

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
Windmills across a field in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Science

Shell pauses N.J. offshore wind project as industry faces ‘high level of uncertainty’

The Atlantic Shores wind project was expected to start construction this year. The remaining developer says it’s still committed.

1 year ago

Listen 1:45
a sign reads FEMA - STATE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Trump wants to ‘overhaul’ FEMA. What to know about the agency’s role in the Philly region

The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.

1 year ago

Listen 1:26
Lisa Wilson Riblett looks at the base of a tower
Urban Planning

‘Tree huggers’ of Arden battle to cut down Delmarva Power’s plan to replace electric towers in their village

The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.

1 year ago

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