Environment

While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.

Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed is an automated aggregate of current climate news and a critique of the future of information.

It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he’s drafted an executive order to halt offshore wind, which will be rolled out within the next couple of months.

Terrill Haigler has been using it for junk removal and illegal dump pickups around Philly, offering jobs for returning citizens.

NOOR by Grant Blvd, a Philly-based fashion house, uses only natural, plant-based fibers like Tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels.

Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.

Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change.

California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of prisoners as firefighters, the system is seen as exploitative.

California wildfires have killed at least 11 people and burned thousands of structures. Here are a few ways to help the victims.

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

The “landmark” settlement with PUC stems from a 2019 home explosion in South Philadelphia that killed two people and caused $1.4 million in property damage.

The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.

The Philly area will be graced with another round of snow this weekend, although likely not at the levels seen earlier in the week.

At least 25 people have been killed and thousands of structures have been destroyed in the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.