
Environment
Parts of SS United States removed for future museum, as rest is prepped for its watery end
The iconic ship’s conservancy shared drawings of the museum-to-be, while preparations to sink it off Florida continue.
1 month ago
Pennsylvania residents, firefighters support legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam
Firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals has contaminated drinking water supplies across the U.S.
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Listen 2:29Residents fighting against Trenton-Mercer Airport expansion hit another roadblock
Environmental regulators denied a hearing request for a permit that would pave the way for construction at the airport.
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Listen 1:21New Jersey reaches billion-dollar PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours, Corteva
The settlement resolves lawsuits pertaining to toxic chemical contamination at four industrial sites.
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Listen 1:18Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects
More than 3.5 million acres had been designated wind energy areas.
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Limited assistance plagues Delawareans seeking utility assistance. But new laws could help avoid shutoffs.
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Listen 3:17Gardeners breathe a ‘sigh of relief’ over Summer Winter Community Garden preservation
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier hopes the Summer Winter Community Garden deal will be a model for securing more garden land.
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Listen 1:01Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.
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PECO is offering $500 grants to help customers pay off overdue bills
The program is geared toward customers with incomes too high to qualify for some existing energy assistance programs.
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Listen 1:00The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here’s what it means for cars and pollution
Two rules designed to promote cleaner cars were already effectively eliminated. With the EPA suggesting not considering carbon dioxide to be pollution, the last could fall.
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EPA to clean up former Sherwin-Williams site in South Jersey where water and soil were contaminated
The paint manufacturer contaminated local waterways, groundwater and soil in Camden County with arsenic, lead and other metals.
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Listen 0:58Residential solar installers face a rush before end-of-year tax credit deadline
Residential solar tax credits were supposed to last for another decade. The Dec. 31 deadline has homeowners rushing to install and get their systems online.
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Listen 1:10Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods
Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.
2 months ago
Listen 1:07New Castle County residents fight back against proposed data center
An investor owned firm says its proposed Delaware City data center will bring jobs. Residents say it will use too much energy and water.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14‘Great concern’: Jersey Shore leaders call for restoration of beach replenishment funding
After the federal government cut funds for beach replenishment, Jersey Shore leaders are clamoring to bring it back.
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