
Environment
Coast Guard reels in hundreds of sunken and cast-off boats in Virgin Islands
In the Virgin Islands, the debris piles along roadsides from Hurricanes Irma and Maria are mostly gone. In the water however, there's still a major debris problem.
8 years ago
Environmental group: Methane pollution higher than Pa. thinks
Scientists at the Environmental Defense Fund calculated Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale industry is emitting twice as much methane as companies are reporting.
8 years ago
York County plant will move from coal to natural gas
The Brunner Island Power Plant had come under fire by environmentalists for air and water pollution.
8 years ago
Pipeline showdown: PennEast files for eminent domain against 130 landowners
By far the biggest hit is coming in Hunterdon County, a wealthy rural area of rolling hills and Delaware River-side towns.
8 years ago
Chemist charged with taking cyanide, dumping in suburban Philly storm drain
Reached at his home on Wednesday morning, O'Rourke said didn't want to comment. A message seeking comment from his lawyer wasn't returned.
8 years ago
In New Jersey, opponents of offshore drilling gear up for a fight
Fishermen, environmentalists, realtors, and local business owners, descended on a hotel near Trenton voicing their unified opposition to drilling off the coast of N.J.
8 years ago
13,500 Pa. homes still without safe heating source this winter
Data released Wednesday by Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission shows there are fewer homes without a utility heating service this winter compared to last year.
8 years ago
Blades residents express health concerns over contaminated water
A fire hall in Blades filled up with at least 100 residents concerned about their health after learning their drinking water is contaminated.
8 years ago
What will Sunoco’s $12.6 million Mariner East 2 penalty be spent on?
The Department of Environmental Protection’s penalty for dozens of permit violations over the last year was among the largest ever handed out by the agency.
8 years ago
Philadelphia’s new spot for fresh fish is … in a school?
Fishadelphia links fish harvesters in New Jersey with consumers in South Philadelphia. It's the city's first "fish-share" program, and it's run by South Philly students.
8 years ago
Listen 2:16Pittsburgh suburbs decide as fracking comes near: Welcome it, or resist?
8 years ago
Mariner East 2 critics don’t trust DEP, Sunoco agreement to improve company’s record
8 years ago
Carney asks EPA to waive renewable fuel requirements for Delaware City refinery
Carney, crude oil refiners say a federal renewable fuels program is to blame for financial problems at refineries such as Philadelphia Energy Solutions.
8 years ago
Sunoco to resume work, pay $12.6 million for Mariner East 2 pipeline violations
8 years ago
PennEast pipeline seeks eminent domain, plus U.S. marshals to protect workers
8 years ago