
Environment
China has refused to recycle the West’s plastics. What now?
In 2017, China passed the National Sword policy banning plastic waste from being imported — for the protection of the environment — starting in January 2018.
7 years ago
Robert Powelson, former Pa. utility regulator, resigns from FERC
The Republican was appointed as a regulator to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in 2008 and held that position until last year, when Trump nominated him to FERC.
7 years ago
N.J. beaches in better shape than before Sandy, researchers say
New Jersey’s beaches are in better shape than they were before Superstorm Sandy thanks to sound public policy, government coordinat ...
7 years ago
Bird flu hot spot: Scientists track virus in huge migration through Delaware Bay
These humble beaches turn into a mixing bowl for influenza between mid-May and early June.
7 years ago
Study: Climate change will stress corn production, dairy industry in southern Pa.
Farmers in southern Pa. will face higher temps and changes to the growing season that will place stresses on corn production and the dairy industry.
7 years ago
New stormwater basin reduces flows into Philadelphia sewer system
The new facility will capture 60 million gallons a year of runoff from 20 commercial properties in Northeast Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Environmental artist aims to bring people closer to time and tide on the Schuylkill
Environmental artist Stacey Levy has devoted two years to developing an installation over several sites along the river.
7 years ago
Listen 2:00ETP says its pipeline leaked into creek near Philadelphia
Officials installed a boom along the north side of the creek to prevent the spread of gasoline after receiving reports of a sheen on the water last week.
7 years ago
Unlike last late June, ocean temperatures are comfortable — for now
New Jersey beachgoers can swim comfortably as of early this week, a striking contrast to this time last year.
7 years ago
Republican congressman: Pruitt should quit after trying to block PFAS study
Fitzpatrick: '...way too much smoke' surrounding EPA chief.
7 years ago
Pediatrician who exposed Flint water crisis shares her ‘story of resistance’
As Mona Hanna-Attisha began reviewing her patients' medical records, she noticed the percentage of children with elevated lead levels had increased after the water switch.
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NewsWorks Tonight, June 25, 2018
A Philadelphia judge has sentenced two brothers to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting a police officer in 2015. Two Cong ...
Air Date: June 25, 2018
Listen 17:01Federal help sought after rainy spring ruins Delaware corn crop, other vegetables
Some parts of Delaware got nearly half of the annual average rainfall total within three months.
7 years ago
30 years of data show how much the U.S. has warmed. Now the race is on to adapt
Eastern Pa., New Jersey and Delaware have seen a rise of about 2 degrees.
7 years ago
Putting nature in a box at the Brandywine Museum
The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford has opened a show of contemporary art grappling with the sublime in nature.
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