Environment

A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.

Families participating in the study will either receive a treatment system — or a placebo device — to help scientists assess the correlation between water quality and health.

The PA Tick Research Lab, one of only three labs nationwide engaged in tick testing and research, is analyzing data from 30,000 tick exposures in Pennsylvania from 2019-2021.

Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols. 

In a new report, environmental advocates crunched EPA data to call out Pennsylvania’s “dirty dozen.”

More than 500 pounds of pasta was dumped in the New Jersey woods last week, including ziti, spaghetti and other noodles.

Four state senators hosted a online hearing about offshore wind energy generation and whale deaths on Wednesday.

Climate change could mean droughts and changing water flow in the Delaware River. Water regulators say new storage facilities could help mitigate future water scarcity.

The legislative package includes a measure to reduce net emissions in the state by 50% by 2030 and by 100% reaching net zero by 2050.

Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths in the coming years, especially in vulnerable communities.

The battle between rival Center City heat providers has climate implications.

In one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods, the influx of trees “gives people hope,” says one resident.

A city-commissioned study estimates the ban prevented enough single-use plastic bags to fill City Hall every eight months.

The township is the first to do so in 2023 and the 16th overall. Lower Merion Township and Swarthmore Borough are working now on similar legislation to reduce plastic waste.

From the future of PGW to tackling trash, here are the candidates’ plans.