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Environment

Jay McCoy prepares for Milton
Weather

What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane on a path toward Florida not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the state's coastline.

2 years ago

Copper water supply line
Politics & Policy

Philly area water providers applaud federal rule to replace lead pipes over next decade

President Joe Biden is expected to announce the final Environmental Protection Agency rule Tuesday in the swing state of Wisconsin.

2 years ago

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Hilary Naiberk and Nikhil Lakhani
Politics & Policy

Volunteers knock on doors to create climate ‘super-voters’ in Philadelphia

The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.

2 years ago

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A hydraulic fracturing drill rig in Bradford County
Science

Pa. voters split on fracking but show widespread support for stronger regulations

Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.

2 years ago

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A person walks on a flooded street
Weather

East Falls, Manayunk publish flood mitigation study 3 years after Hurricane Ida

Situated along the Schuylkill River, East Falls and Manayunk are prone to serious flooding.

2 years ago

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aerial view of Helene damage
Weather

‘This is a true disaster’: PA Task Force 1 leader describes challenges faced during Hurricane Helene deployment

Members of PA-TF1 are stationed in Marion, North Carolina, where they are conducting search and rescue missions.

2 years ago

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Kamala Harris meeting people impacted by the hurricane
Politics & Policy

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

More than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast in the last week, an amount that if concentrated in North Carolina would cover the state in 3 1/2 feet of water.

2 years ago

prints of leaves on display
Community

Preserving seeds as cultural heritage

WHYY’s Maiken Scott will moderate a discussion on ethnobotanical practices at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Thursday night.

2 years ago

a wind turbine
Courts & Law

Conservative Delaware think tank sues to stop Maryland offshore wind farm

Up to four power cables from offshore wind turbines will be buried under Delaware wetlands and beaches. Some fishermen worry about harm to wildlife.

2 years ago

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an overhead view of the turbine
Science

Wilmington’s Hagley Museum is using old technology for a sustainable future

Historic dams along the Brandywine River are helping the museum get off the electrical grid.

2 years ago

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Marcellus shale gas well
Politics & Policy

Fracking in Pennsylvania hasn’t gone as well as some may think

Twenty years after the state's first shale gas well was drilled, jobs comprise less than 1% of the workforce, residents fear health impacts and environmental damage continues.

2 years ago

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Jason Davis captures a firefly he believes to be photuris bethaniensis
Science

Bethany Beach firefly could receive federal protections

The lightning bugs’ habitat is being threatened by development and climate change.

2 years ago

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Elsie Hicks walks with a water bottle among storm damage
Weather

Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

2 years ago

wind turbines
Science

New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can’t find turbine blades

The project would be built 40 miles (65 kilometers) off Long Beach Island and would consist of up to 100 turbines, enough to power 1 million homes.

2 years ago

Workers with the Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia Gas Works evaluate damage and cap utility lines
PlanPhilly
Science

Summers are getting hotter in the Philly region. A nationwide survey shows outdoor workers already feel the heat

More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.

2 years ago

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