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Environment

Delaware River
Science

In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’

The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.

1 month ago

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An aerial shot of tires in a forested area near Northeast Philadelphia Airport
Community
6abc

Hundreds of illegally dumped tires found near Northeast Philadelphia Airport

City officials said that over the past two years, Parks and Recreation has issued more than $1 million in fines for illegal dumping.

1 month ago

Contents of a mini go-bag
Weather

The Philadelphia region faces hurricanes, floods and house fires. Here’s how to pack a go-bag

Packing a go-bag ahead of time can help your family during an evacuation.

1 month ago

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Science

Trump administration could pull funding for 2 hydrogen hubs based in Philly and Pittsburgh

The Philly region’s MACH2 hydrogen hub promises to produce the fuel using renewable sources. The ARCH2, based in western Pa., would use fossil fuels to produce hydrogen.

1 month ago

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A man holding a piece of biocoal
Science

Can Phoenixville’s sewage become ‘guilt-free coal’?

The municipality has invested millions to pressure cook sewage sludge, in hopes of cutting its climate pollution.

1 month ago

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A pile of children’s items at the Burns Material Recovery Facility in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

North Philadelphia nonprofit offers vouchers to help would-be dumpers dispose of waste legally

Advocates say minimum fees at private disposal centers can push contractors to illegally dump waste. A new voucher program aims to fill the gap.

1 month ago

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A flowering dogwood’s leaves turning in early October of 2025 at the Pennypack Ecological Trust Preserve in Montgomery County, Pa.
Science

Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year

Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.

2 months ago

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Solar panels are visible outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
Science

From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are two stadiums that are frequently recognized for their efforts to lower their carbon footprint.

2 months ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Science

Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts

The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.

2 months ago

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Volunteers picking up trash at the shore
Community

Volunteers collect over 5,000 pounds of trash off Delaware’s beaches this year

Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.

2 months ago

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Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Politics & Policy

‘Mobster tactics’: Delaware and New Jersey Democrats blast Trump officials for using shutdown to slash clean energy funding

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

2 months ago

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Jayme Strasburger decidió compostar a su madre
Community

‘De vuelta a la tierra’: el compostaje humano ofrece a las familias una opción ecológica para el descanso final de sus seres queridos

New Jersey podría ser el decimocuarto estado en permitir el compostaje humano. Los defensores afirman que esta opción es más ecológica que el entierro o la cremación.

2 months ago

Jane Goodall smiling while speaking on a panel
Science

Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.

2 months ago

McPherson Square Library under construction
PlanPhilly
Community

‘We were roasting’: More than half of Philly’s libraries closed due to air conditioning issues this summer

The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.

2 months ago

Listen 1:24
Solar installers set up an array on the roof of One Hope Community Church in Hunting Park.
Science

‘Innovative’ solar project on Hunting Park church will help nearby households pay their electricity bills

The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.

2 months ago

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