Environment
Protesters arrested after disrupting construction of CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry
Three protesters were arrested after standing on the site for more than an hour Thursday morning. They say the garage will worsen air pollution.
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Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”
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Listen 1:06Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.
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Listen 1:13N.J. Gov. Sherrill wants to freeze rate hikes. Here’s what that means for your electricity bills
New Jersey customers’ electric bills increased by as much as 20% last summer. They could rise again this year.
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Listen 1:04Pennsylvania lawmakers push for new clean up law, a year after Upper Makefield pipeline leak
The legislation comes as Mt. Eyre residents continue to grapple with the Sunoco pipeline leak that contaminated six wells with jet fuel.
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Listen 1:13Amid data center boom, Delaware lawmakers want to protect residents from electricity rate hikes
Residents are concerned that a strain on the power grid could mean higher electric bills.
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Listen 1:08Calder Garden’s Moon Alignment Series is the Zen experience we all need right now
Philly’s newest art institution is offering a unique restorative practice tied to the lunar cycle.
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Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem
Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.
Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14New Jersey bans some products with toxic PFAS chemicals. Here’s what to know
People can be exposed to the so-called “forever” chemicals from household products like carpets and cosmetics.
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Listen 1:03The surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow in the Philly region
Winter is still the fastest-warming season on the East Coast. “You're always going to see variable weather patterns,” one expert said.
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Listen 0:52Snow emergency remains in effect for Philadelphia as winter storm makes an icy turn
The Philly area expects at least 10 inches of snow. Crews are battling the snow and preparing for an expected transition to sleet and freezing rain.
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New Jersey American Water seeks $10 a month rate increase
The investor-owned utility said a rate increase would help fund major infrastructure projects.
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Listen 1:00Philadelphia region prepares for an expected major winter weather event
The storm could blanket the region with snow and ice and impact transportation services for a day or more.
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N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know
Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.
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Listen 1:06Pa. Supreme Court rules Chester does not have unilateral power to seize Chester Water Authority
The Chester Water Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems, serving approximately 200,000 across Chester and Delaware counties.
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