Environment

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

Blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia.

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

Police in Evesham Township arrested a 14-year-old from Marlton in connection with an Oct. 30 wildfire that burned less than a tenth of a square mile.

Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.

The documentary "Trash & Burn" alleges that America's largest trash incinerator is causing Chester's childhood asthma rates to be four times the national average.

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Part of ReadyPhiladelphia, the new alert system will provide specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood.

Newly opened on South Fourth Street, Approved Textiles embraces the humanity of fashion.

Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.

Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.

The drought declaration by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked people to take voluntary conservation steps, like shorter showers.

President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax, led his supporters in chants of “drill baby drill” and said he’d pull out of the Paris climate agreement.

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.