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Environment

Goats snack on a Christmas tree at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood
Community

Your Philly Christmas tree could get a second life benefitting city gardens, trails and even goats: Here’s how to recycle or compost

Christmas trees don’t have to be left for curbside trash collection, where they are destined for the landfill.

4 months ago

The boardwalk on the Fairmount Water Works Trail
Science
Billy Penn

Get out the vote: Why the Lower Schuylkill River should win Pa. River of the Year

From its name to its biodiversity, the river offers a range of fun and unique qualities to consider before you vote by Jan. 16.

4 months ago

A parking lot with EV chargers in front of two spaces
Politics & Policy

N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

4 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/2025

Ask Governor Meyer is a chance for Delawareans to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 8:00 pm

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lead pipe
Science

Philadelphia’s water department wants to know whether your pipes are lead-free

Cities across the U.S. are required to find lead pipes over the next decade.

4 months ago

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Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery failed to immediately report accurate butane emissions

The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.

4 months ago

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a truck drives in a snowy street
Science

Road salt remains in Pa., N.J. and Del. waterways months after winter storms, according to new data

Road salt applied during winter storms runs off into the groundwater and emerges in surface water streams months later. Advocates say roads can be made safe with less salt.

4 months ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Science

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy urges microplastics regulations in tap water. Can water providers meet the challenge?

There currently are no federal regulations for microplastics in public drinking water, and most water providers don’t monitor for these contaminants.

4 months ago

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While writer Neil Shea explored the Arctic, he came across Arctic wolves, also known as white wolves. (Neil Shea)
The Pulse
Science

Inside the Hidden Wonders of the Shrinking Arctic

A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.

Air Date: December 5, 2025

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Cars sitting in traffic on a busy street
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

4 months ago

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Red knot birds walk on the beach
Politics & Policy

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

4 months ago

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wetlands
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

5 months ago

A stocked produce aisle at a supermarket
Community

Chester County debuts ‘As Seen in’ stamp to make it easier for shoppers to buy local food

The “As Seen in the Chester County’s Farm Guide” stamp comes as grocery prices have increased in part due to international tariffs.

5 months ago

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File: A gardener uses a leaf blower to clear leaves at a home in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The great leaf blower debate

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

Air Date: November 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Sand dunes on the beach and a work vehicle
Science

Federal funding freeze stalls New Jersey beach replenishment projects

The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.

5 months ago

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