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The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here’s what it means for cars and pollution

Two rules designed to promote cleaner cars were already effectively eliminated. With the EPA suggesting not considering carbon dioxide to be pollution, the last could fall.

2 months ago

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Science

EPA to clean up former Sherwin-Williams site in South Jersey where water and soil were contaminated

The paint manufacturer contaminated local waterways, groundwater and soil in Camden County with arsenic, lead and other metals.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Residential solar installers face a rush before end-of-year tax credit deadline

Residential solar tax credits were supposed to last for another decade. The Dec. 31 deadline has homeowners rushing to install and get their systems online.

2 months ago

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Community

Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods

Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.

2 months ago

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Urban Planning

New Castle County residents fight back against proposed data center

An investor owned firm says its proposed Delaware City data center will bring jobs. Residents say it will use too much energy and water.

2 months ago

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Urban Planning

‘Great concern’: Jersey Shore leaders call for restoration of beach replenishment funding

After the federal government cut funds for beach replenishment, Jersey Shore leaders are clamoring to bring it back.

2 months ago

File photo: Newark, New Jersey skyline at dawn, March 18, 2018.
Weather

New Jersey offers grants to tackle the urban heat island effect

New Jersey’s temperatures are rising at a faster rate than many other states. The state is offering grants to communities to prepare for climate change–related heat waves.

2 months ago

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Science

Regional grid operator’s ‘auction’ will result in higher electricity bills for Pa., N.J. and Del. customers

The auction, meant to ensure sufficient power supply in the future, closed at a record price for the second year in a row.

2 months ago

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Courts & Law

‘The stuff of nightmares’: Philly nonprofit sues EPA over deadly chemical used at refineries

Three nonprofits hope to force the federal government to regulate hydrogen fluoride more strictly. The chemical is still used at a Delaware County refinery.

2 months ago

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Science

EPA failed to adequately oversee state-run lead paint programs, report says

Though states typically operate lead paint programs, the EPA is responsible for overseeing the implementation, a report says.

2 months ago

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Weather

Pa., Del. and N.J. sue Trump’s FEMA over end of grant program that helps states prevent flooding

The funding would have helped reduce flooding in Lewes, Delaware, and Philly neighborhoods, as well as strengthened a dam in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

2 months ago

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Community

Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.

2 months ago

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Science

New Jersey modifies proposed building elevation rules along the shore by 1 foot due to new science

The state’s latest proposal would require new buildings in coastal flood zones be elevated an additional 4 feet, rather than 5 feet.

2 months ago

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Courts & Law

Chemical maker DuPont agrees to $27M settlement in polluted water lawsuit in upstate New York

The settlement brings the total recovered in the 2016 class action suit to more than $90 million. Three other companies settled for more than $65 million in 2021.

2 months ago

Meghan Knapp of Stanley's Tavern
Community

Styrofoam finally off the menu at Delaware eateries, 2 years after ban passed

Food in containers made of the white plastic foam can no longer be given to diners who eat in, take leftovers or pick up takeout orders.

2 months ago

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