Environment
Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.
1 year ago
Listen 1:06“Their actions caused the … 4-story building to be fully engulfed in flames,” one first responder wrote in a report obtained by WHYY News.
1 year ago
Water provider Aqua sues chemical company, alleging PFAS contamination in West Chester
The lawsuit alleges French company Arkema negligently discharged PFAS into the Goose Creek watershed in West Chester.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees
One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.
1 year ago
Listen 1:00‘It’s hellish now’: EMR fire leaves Camden residents worried about health and contamination
Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11‘This has to stop’: Philadelphians push City Council for more illegal dumping prevention
Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.
1 year ago
Listen 1:02In a recording obtained by WHYY, a Camden County official said it was “by the grace of God” neighboring sewage treatment operations were spared.
1 year ago
University of Delaware study reveals 2,000 century-old lead pipes in Wilmington. What happens next?
The students' study is helping shape Wilmington’s plan to replace the old lead pipes as city officials ask residents to help them identify more.
1 year ago
Listen 1:38City of Philadelphia requests water, sewer rate hike
The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 the following year if the increase is approved.
1 year ago
Listen 1:17Cyanide found in Tookany Creek after SPS Technologies fire in Jenkintown
The creek is not used for drinking water, and officials say no other source of drinking water has been affected.
1 year ago
Camden metal recycler whose fire caused evacuations had a history of violations
Friday’s scrapyard fire caused roughly 100 people to evacuate their homes. It wasn’t EMR’s first.
1 year ago
Rehoboth commissioners vote against $20M wastewater partnership
The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Officials say the air is safe near the Jenkintown SPS fire. Residents remain on edge
Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge
Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.
1 year ago
Listen 1:49Philly children are exposed to dangerous lead more often than in other cities, analysis finds
An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.
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