Environment

The Townsend public school won the statewide competition for the first time, defeating perennial powerhouse Charter School of Wilmington.

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.

Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.

Officials said the fire is believed to be the second-worst in the last two decades, smaller only than a 2007 blaze that burned 26 square miles.

A 17-year-old has been taken into custody. The teen is facing arson charges in connection to the Jones Road wildfire that started April 22.

The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though

The data could be clouded by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as an increase in remote work.

Close to a dozen residents of the flood-prone neighborhood met with members of Congress Tuesday.

Delaware students rethink consumer habits at sustainable clothing swap aimed at tackling climate footprint.

The large wildfire was sparked at the peak of New Jersey’s spring fire season.

In its most recent update, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said about half of the fire spread over nearly 24 square miles in the southern part of the state was contained.

Investigators say Joseph Kling set wooden pallets on fire and left them unattended.

Walkable streets, energy-efficient buildings and solar energy won part of the redeveloped shipyard “LEED Gold” for neighborhood design.

Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.

Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.