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Environment

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Science

New network of 76 air monitors throughout Philadelphia provides detailed look at air quality

The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.

3 months ago

Listen 0:59
Firefighters at the scene of a fire
Community
6abc

Inspectors testing air quality after Grays Ferry fire; residents asked to stay indoors

The fire broke out Thursday night at a recycling facility at South 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Residents have been asked to avoid the area or stay inside due to smoke.

3 months ago

This Sept. 21, 2017 file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Politics & Policy

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.

3 months ago

Laszlo, a four year old Samoyed mix. (Courtesy of Angela and Karl Wagner)
The Pulse
Science

Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs

As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.

3 months ago

Lee Zeldin listens
Politics & Policy

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy

The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.

3 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia police arrested three activists
PlanPhilly
Community

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.

3 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says investor-owned utilities are making too much profit at the expense of ratepayers

Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”

3 months ago

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A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Science

Proposed 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.

3 months ago

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New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attends a photo opportunity in the governor's office in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Politics & Policy

N.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.

3 months ago

Listen 1:04
State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, left, and state Rep. Perry Warren, right, stand at a podium
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 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.

4 months ago

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The roof of a data centre is pictured
Politics & Policy

Amid 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.

4 months ago

Listen 1:08
large sculptures at Calder Gardens
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Calder 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.

4 months ago

The trash incineration facility
Studio 2
Health

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 51:14
Two shoppers in the cosmetics department at Target
Politics & Policy

New 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.

4 months ago

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