Environment
Philly residents eligible for $25 from Delaware River spill settlement
The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.
2 years ago
Listen 1:242.9 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of New Jersey
The minor quake comes nearly two months after earthquake centered in North Jersey registered a magnitude of 4.8.
2 years ago
Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban
The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.
2 years ago
Listen 1:13Water quality at Jersey beaches ‘excellent,’ officials say. But prepare for extreme heat
New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.
2 years ago
Most Jersey Shore beaches are in good shape as summer starts, but serious erosion a problem in spots
Even in shore towns where erosion has not reached crisis levels, the shoreline is somewhat narrower this year.
2 years ago
Beaches and fun at the Jersey shore, Memorial Day tribute
Memorial Day weekend is a popular travel time. For many of us, it means a trip to the beach. We’ll talk about new rules at the Jersey shore and great places to visit.
Air Date: May 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:45Inside the century-long effort to protect the Wissahickon
Since 1924, Friends of the Wissahickon have worked to safeguard the creek from pollution and now, climate change.
2 years ago
Delaware County Council is at odds with Marple Township over the county’s attempt to assess a building on the site for possible use as a mental health facility.
2 years ago
Listen 1:39Could Pennsylvania’s fracking wastewater hold the key to the country’s energy transition?
The U.S. will need a lot more lithium to make the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale has a ton of it.
2 years ago
Listen 1:10Cleanup of former oil terminal near Bartram’s Garden gets boost with EPA funds
The site is one of close to 200 nationwide receiving cleanup funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06Expect a hot summer in the Philly region, NOAA forecasters say
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record.
2 years ago
Parker’s Clean and Green cabinet will start major Philly cleanup in June
The 13-week effort will include fixing potholes, addressing abandoned properties and removing abandoned cars.
2 years ago
Delaware lawmakers revise wetland legislation amid concerns from farmers and developers
The legislation, which would protect nontidal wetlands, comes more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled certain wetlands aren’t protected under the Clean Water Act.
2 years ago
Listen 1:21The music industry – from vinyl to AI, native plants and invasive species
AI is disrupting the industry, musicians are making less for their art thanks to streaming services. Join us for a panel on the state of music.
Air Date: May 16, 2024 12:00 pm
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