Environment
When the giant acrylic bust was erected, Miguel Antonio Horn’s father was undergoing cancer treatment and his survival was not guaranteed. It’s now revived, scars and all.
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Listen 1:25Prepare for an ‘extraordinary’ hurricane season on the East Coast, forecasters say
NOAA is predicting up to seven major Atlantic hurricanes this year. Officials say now is the time to prepare.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:12Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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