Environment
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.
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Listen 1:05Hundreds 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:13Trump 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.
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Listen 1:01Can Phoenixville’s sewage become ‘guilt-free coal’?
The municipality has invested millions to pressure cook sewage sludge, in hopes of cutting its climate pollution.
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Listen 1:12North 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.
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Listen 1:17Why 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
Listen 1:03From 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
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.
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Listen 1:17Volunteers collect over 5,000 pounds of trash off Delaware’s beaches this year
Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.
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Listen 1:17Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.
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Listen 0:59New 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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:24The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.
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