Environment

As hurricane winds swept across Puerto Rico, journalist Syra Ortiz-Blanes watched from Philadelphia, unsure if her family back home was safe.

One of the most complicated pieces of technology — the power grid — is no match for the forest.

Forecasters are monitoring the potential for an East Coast impact by Hurricane Florence, a weak cyclone situated about 1,000 miles southe ...

Outlawing the plastic bags would mean some inconvenience, shoppers say. But most see the environmental advantage of the proposal.

The little gelatinous, translucent blobs now making their annual appearance at ocean beaches are known as salps, and they’re harmless, an expert says.

"Really, any kind of commodity – not just coffee – in sustainability certifications is a black box of effects and outcomes."

Melting cakes and melting guests. Wilting flowers and wilting brides. A hot day can spell disaster for a wedding unless there's detailed preparation beforehand.

Homes exposed to rising seas are selling for about seven percent less than similar properties.

If you’ve been to a home show, you’ve seen the rival franchises selling mosquito spray packages to homeowners. On the latest You ...

It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.

Are there solutions on the horizon for New Jersey’s back bay flooding problem? State and federal officials say that’s possibl ...

New Jersey Sierra Club director says vetoed bill would have put environment and homeowners at risk.

Campaigners raised $46,000 for independent evaluation after Wolf, PUC denied requests.

Legislation aims to improve detection, spur cooperation between federal and state governments.