Environment
EPA proposes new water quality standards for fish living in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have been calling for improved water quality for the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon for more than a decade.
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Listen 1:07Efforts are underway to help beautify and protect New Jersey’s urban areas with trees
New Jersey environmental groups are working together to plant more trees in urban areas.
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Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds
Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.
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Listen 3:43Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park
Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.
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Listen 5:06Meat Consumption And Environment, Dog Illness, Greatest Movies
Animal agriculture is huge contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. How harmful is our appetite for meat for the climate and what would it mean to cut back, even a little?
Air Date: December 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:00Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.
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Listen 5:23What the climate talks in Dubai mean for the Philadelphia region
Here's a look at what these talks have yielded in the past, and what people in the Delaware Valley hope to get out of COP28.
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Listen 5:04A former retreat for nuns in Cape May has been transformed into an environmental science center
What was once the the St. Mary by-the-Sea Retreat House now focuses on the migration of different species, including monarch butterflies.
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Listen 1:11Countries promise millions for damages from climate change. So how would that work?
A historic agreement at the international climate talks will provide hundreds of millions of dollars for developing countries. It's nowhere near enough.
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In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: Climate and Gaza
Vice President Harris gave young climate activists a shout-out in her remarks to world leaders at COP28. "Let us all share in their sense of urgency and their optimism."
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Electric vehicle mandate takes effect in Delaware
Under the rule, 43% of new cars and light trucks at dealerships for the 2027 model year must be electric or plug-in hybrid. That increases to 82% by 2032.
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Listen 1:55Best and Worst Holiday Movies, Connor Barwin on Eagles’ Christmas Album, COP28 Climate Summit
We'll debate our favorite holiday films and what makes them truly great. Plus, Eagles' Connor Barwin on 'A Philly Special Christmas Special' album, and eyes on COP28 in Dubai.
Air Date: November 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59New heat map explores potential benefits of Philly Tree Plan with block-by-block detail
Philadelphia was one of 14 cities chosen for the NOAA mapping project.
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Philadelphia snowfall drought hits record, marking 668 days since at least an inch of snow
Tuesday morning, flurries began falling across the region, as an arctic blast moved into the area. But the flurries are expected to move out later in the afternoon.
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Arborists encourage homeowners to prepare their trees for winter
Winter storms, heavy snow, and ice can damage trees, arborists say.
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