Environment
Snatched by hungry eagle, little Pa. dog lives to bark the tale
Zoey the 8-pound bichon frise was gone — taken by a hungry raptor.
8 years ago
Federal repeal of fracking regulations affects relatively small amount of Pa. land
8 years ago
Delaware to sue EPA over pollutant controls
The state of Delaware threaten to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for allegedly failing to protect its residents from poor air quality, unless it takes action.
8 years ago
Listen 1:43DRBC’s new rule would protect against frack-waste contamination, officials say
8 years ago
Pennsylvania, other Northeast states sue EPA over Midwest pollution
Northeast state attorneys general say Midwest states should be subject to the same tough ozone standards.
8 years ago
Portions of ailing White House magnolia removed over safety concerns
A tree known as the Jackson Magnolia has stood on the grounds of the White House for nearly 200 years and stood witness to 39 presidencies.
8 years ago
Delaware offers guidance on new coastal zone-conversion process
The 13 recommendations are the first step in determining how the state will issue coastal zone conversion permits to allow industrial sites to be repurposed.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania’s gas fields ramp up for more drilling in 2018
The site of some of the state’s newest gas wells lies atop a Washington County hill in Frank Brownlee’s backyard.
8 years ago
UPenn students take on peace, water, and climate
One way to learn about climate change is to read about it. Another way is to experience it firsthand.
8 years ago
Goat coats, flicks for giraffes help Philly area zoo animals cope with the cold snap
While the cold snap in the Philadelphia region is sending humans searching for warmth, some animals at local zoos are happy chilling outdoors. Others, not so much.
8 years ago
CNX Gas fined more than $400,000 for drilling violations
The penalties stem from incidents at four well sites that affected waterways and vegetation, according to the DEP.
8 years ago
Pa. coal power plant closing leads to healthier babies downwind
After a coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania closed, early-life health outcomes improved for babies across the border, in New Jersey.
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