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Environment

A worker sorts plastic bottles at a recycling center in China. (Jie Zhao/Corbis via Getty Images)
NPR
Science

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

The FERC building in Washington D.C. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

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

A Long Branch beach in August 2015. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Science

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

Shorebirds take flight along the Delware Bay in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Science

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

A herd of Holstein cows on dairy farm in Pennsylvania. (Bradley C. Bowe/AP Photo)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

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

A new stormwater basin in Northeast Philadelphia will reduce runoff into the city's sewer system.
Science

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 Stacy Levy looks toward the Schuylkill River from the prow of one of her boatlike
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

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 2:00
An environmental cleanup crew works to remove gasoline fuel from an ETP pipeline spill in Darby creek in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, last week. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

ETP 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

(Justin Auciello for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Science

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

StateImpact Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

Republican congressman: Pruitt should quit after trying to block PFAS study

Fitzpatrick: '...way too much smoke' surrounding EPA chief.

7 years ago

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha spearheaded efforts to publicize and address the water crisis in Flint, Mich.
(Gabriella Demczuk/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

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.

7 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Community

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 17:01
In hopes of getting farmers some financial relief from the loss of early-season crops, Delaware Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse has filed an emergency disaster declaration with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. (WHYY file)
Community

Federal 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

StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

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

A miniature version of the Brandywine River winds around the spiral staircase in the three-story atrium of the Brandywine River Museum. The commissioned work, by Kathleen Vance, is part of
Arts & Entertainment

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.

7 years ago

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