Environment
Residents of a gated community in Delaware say they’re worried they could lose their beloved waterfall, and a piece of history, if a dam is removed to protect fish species.
11 months ago
Listen 4:41Here’s what Mayor Parker proposed in her first budget to fight litter and illegal dumping in Philly
Parker’s spending proposal revealed more details about her plan to make Philly the cleanest big city in the country.
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Listen 0:56New Jersey voters may soon decide whether they have a right to a clean environment
The ballot question for the November general election would ask, “Do you approve amending the Constitution to grant every person the right to a clean and healthy environment?”
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Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, and asks for new renewable energy goals
Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.
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New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday
A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.
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Listen 1:12‘Don’t forget about us’: Advocates hope Parker moves the needle on Parks & Rec improvements
After taking office, Parker promised to make Philly the “safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.” Advocates for parks and youth sports have high hopes.
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Listen :57The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.
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Listen 1:48Atlantic City is one of the most flood-vulnerable coastal cities, report finds
A new study published in Nature measures whether land across 32 U.S. coastline cities is sinking or rising, and combines it with sea-level projections.
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Listen 1:19Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost
Protect Our Coast New Jersey and Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach filed an appeal to the approval in state court.
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Delaware Valley braces for a washout week with rain forecasted most days
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forecasting rain showers every day this week, except for Friday.
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3 takeaways from City Council’s hearing on Philly’s efforts to slash climate pollution
“It's anybody's guess as to whether we're on track for 2050,” one witness said.
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This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity
A new study finds swapping half of your typical red meat intake for plant protein, reduces your diet-related carbon footprint by 25% and may also your boost lifespan.
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The project is part of an initiative from NASA and the National Science Foundation to collect data and give students a chance to learn about scientific ballooning.
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Listen 2:28Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts
PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.
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Listen 1:09There’s a new ‘Climate Reality Check’ test — these 3 Oscar-nominated features passed
Does climate change exist? And does a character know it? Barbie, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One and Nyad met the criteria for a new challenge.
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