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Weather

NJ American Water customers under a mandatory water conservation order

The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.

2 years ago

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Weather

Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

2 years ago

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Weather

New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Car-free streets will return to Philly’s Rittenhouse Square this winter. Here’s what to know

The pedestrian-only street closures saw a big boost in sales during Open Street’s September experiment.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

2 years ago

Miguel Modestino is an associate professor of chemical engineering at New York University. He began working on the 'artificial leaf' more than 10 years ago. (The New York University Tandon School of Engineering)
The Pulse
Science

The years-long quest to make an ‘artificial leaf’ as a promising fuel alternative

The artificial leaf was a vision for moving beyond fossil fuels. Researchers have since run into obstacles, but continue to push the field forward.

2 years ago

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Weather

South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday

On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.

2 years ago

Donald Trump raises a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

2 years ago

Delaware River
PlanPhilly
Science

‘We are really concerned’: Salty water creeps toward Philly drinking water intake as dry conditions persist

The Delaware River Basin Commission has a plan for situations like this, and could step up its efforts to repel the salt front if conditions worsen.

2 years ago

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory.
Science

‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

2 years ago

Smoke from a forest fire
Weather

New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

2 years ago

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Kevin Roche, Cheri Harrison and Elisa Ruse-Esposito pose
Community

Bedding down for winter: Love Your Park returns to Philadelphia this weekend to beautify city parks and green spaces

“We try to make it so that you can do a little or a lot,” said one organizer. “If you have 15 minutes … if you have three hours, we'll take it all.”

2 years ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun as she walks along with a child
Weather

The Philadelphia region remains under drought watch. Here’s what you need to know

The Philadelphia area is facing record dry conditions. Meteorologists say months of rainfall is needed.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Gloucester Township residents vote against proposed sewer sale

Gloucester Township voters bucked the growing trend of water and sewer sales to investor-owned utilities.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Gloucester Township voters to decide whether to sell sewer system

Gloucester Township officials say the sale would pay off a $65 million debt and help reduce property taxes.

2 years ago

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