
Environment
Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report
A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.
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Listen 1:03‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts
EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.
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Listen 1:25Democrats say EPA illegally canceled hundreds of grants aimed at boosting ‘environmental justice’
President Donald Trump has targeted environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that were a Biden administration priority.
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Oil companies ask Bucks County judge to dismiss climate lawsuit
A Bucks County judge must decide whether a lawsuit against several oil companies can proceed. The county says Big Oil should pay for damages.
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Listen 1:27SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found
The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”
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Listen 1:21‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington day care in time for spring blooms
The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen similar projects led by the Delaware Nature Society.
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Listen 2:03Local horticulturists expect the season will peak during the first week of April, aligning perfectly with Shofuso’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Listen 1:11PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School
The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.
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Listen 1:11With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.
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Listen 1:40“Beards on Ice,” about climate change, was mocked on Fox News in December. The cabaret group's artistic director hopes the negative attention heightens her message.
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Listen 1:16EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project
After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.
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Listen 1:15EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated
In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.
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Listen 1:02New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought
New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.
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Listen 1:00The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
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Listen 1:39What’s in Philly Mayor Parker’s second budget proposal for cleaning and greening
The plan includes expanding twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philly, fixing heating and air conditioning in libraries and adding planters to commercial corridors.
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