
Environment
Rep. Fitzpatrick: ‘Unacceptable’ for Pruitt to say he can’t release chemical study
The Republican says the public should know if health risk from PFAS is bigger than EPA has stated.
7 years ago
Feds charge 5 with scheme to get around Clean Air Act
They allegedly tampered with diesel trucks.
7 years ago
Raw sewage exposure forces closure of Belmar river beach
Officials say sewage overflow contaminated a New Jersey beach's water with unsafe levels of bacteria, forcing its closure.
7 years ago
Lehigh researchers enlist bats to predict Ebola outbreaks
Researchers at Lehigh University have developed a new tool that could help pinpoint where and when Ebola outbreaks will occur.
7 years ago
Clinging jellyfish once again found in N.J. river
The small jellyfish, found in an area off Monmouth Beach known as "the Hook," may indicate the start of a bloom.
7 years ago
Spring birdsong could change with a changing climate
A warming planet means some migrating birds miss mealtime.
7 years ago
Special Report: Moderating Menacing Mosquitoes
On this week’s You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath speaks with Dr. Dina Fonseca, professor of entomology in the school of p ...
Air Date: May 25, 2018
Listen 53:27Mariner East construction, operation halted again in Chester County
“I find there to be an imminent risk to the public and a need for immediate relief and further study to be done," the judge wrote.
7 years ago
N.J. beaches in ‘good shape’ despite numerous nor’easters
Jon Miller of Stevens says the four March storms individually weren't serious. But together, they qualified as the fifth most significant storm over the last 34 years.
7 years ago
Jobs, economy vs. environment at air permit hearing for Marcus Hook energy hub
Sunoco wants to create a terminal for natural gas liquids.
7 years ago
Jersey Shore town adopts ‘most comprehensive’ plastic ban in country, group says
You won't be finding plastic straws or styrofoam take-out containers in one Jersey Shore town.
7 years ago
Philly introduces affordable route to rooftop solar
Solarize Philly, the city group-buying program rolled out in April, promises an additional 20 percent savings on monthly energy bills for those who participate.
7 years ago
EPA blocks some media from water contamination summit, then reverses course
The EPA reversed course Tuesday and allowed a reporter for The Associated Press to cover a meeting on water contaminants after she was earlier barred.
7 years ago
A Green Amendment: the right to a healthy environment
Guest: Maya Van Rossum Environmentalist MAYA VAN ROSSUM ...
Air Date: May 22, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean
Authorities on Sunday warned the public to stay away from the cloud that formed by a chemical reaction when lava touched seawater.
7 years ago