Environment
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.
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Listen 1:09Contained, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 10:00South 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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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Listen 1:11“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.”
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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.
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Listen 1:27Gloucester Township residents vote against proposed sewer sale
Gloucester Township voters bucked the growing trend of water and sewer sales to investor-owned utilities.
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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.
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