Environment
Report: Jobs in efficiency, renewables grow while clean transportation lags
A new report shows that jobs in most parts of Pennsylvania’s clean energy industry grew over the past year.
8 years ago
Pull the Mariner East permit, environmental group urges Delaware River Basin Commission
Delaware Riverkeeper Network says Sunoco has violated conditions on drilling and water pollution.
8 years ago
Study: Bradford County water quality improving despite shale gas drilling
Using big data, research shows water impacts near well sites is rare.
8 years ago
Cape May-Lewes ferry sunk to expand artificial reef
A ferry boat that once transported countless people and vehicles between New Jersey and Delaware is on another mission after it was sunk last Friday.
8 years ago
Study: 251,000 N.J. homes at risk of chronic tidal flooding by 2100
A new study released by a science advocacy organization paints a sobering picture of the sea level rise threat to New Jersey.
8 years ago
New Jersey water providers may have to document what pipes have lead
A bill advanced by an Assembly committee would require public water systems to submit a list of lead service lines in their distribution system to the DEP.
8 years ago
Global warming cooks up ‘a different world’ over 3 decades
We were warned. On June 23, 1988, a sultry day in Washington, James Hansen told Congress and the world that global warming wasn't approaching — it had already arrived.
8 years ago
FEMA blamed delays in Puerto Rico on Maria; agency records tell another story
Internal briefing documents show FEMA never had 500 generators on the island before the storm — it had 25.
8 years ago
Fear and frustration over EPA move to kill chemical-disaster protections
The EPA is taking public comments on the new chemical disaster regulations until July 30, and expects to make a final decision later this year.
8 years ago
As nuclear struggles, a new generation of engineers is motivated by climate change
The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since a low point in 2001, and many are passionate about their motivation.
8 years ago
New Jersey’s offshore drilling ban
Guests: John Moor, Cindy Zipf New Jersey passed the one of the toughest offshore drilling bans in the nation in A ...
Air Date: June 15, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 31:57The Atlantic hurricane season is here — that time of the year when tropical storms whip their way in from the sea, cutting paths of des ...
Air Date: June 15, 2018
Listen 50:06PUC keeps lid on Mariner East 2 work, but allows ME1 to re-start
In a split decision, the PUC found no evidence that Mariner East 1 poses a public safety threat but orders Sunoco to comply with judge's orders on Mariner East 2.
8 years ago
Excessive fecal bacteria levels close 2 N.J. beaches
On the heels of swimming advisories issued for dozens of New Jersey beaches earlier this week, state officials have closed two beaches due to excessive fecal bacteria levels.
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