Environment
New Jersey’s gas tax could soon rise, and EV owners may have to pay a fee
“Climate change is killing us,” said one lawmaker of the electric vehicle fee. “We don’t need hurdles; we need to make it as easy as possible.”
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Listen 1:25Too much Atlantic in Atlantic City: Beach erosion has casinos desperately seeking sand by summer
Weeks of winter storms have badly eroded beaches in the northern section of town, leaving little if any sand on which to play during all but the lowest tides.
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First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge
On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.
Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
On the equinox, the Earth's orbit lines up so both hemispheres get the same amount of sunlight.
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Residents of a gated community in Delaware say they’re worried they could lose their beloved waterfall, and a piece of history, if a dam is removed to protect fish species.
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Listen 4:41Here’s what Mayor Parker proposed in her first budget to fight litter and illegal dumping in Philly
Parker’s spending proposal revealed more details about her plan to make Philly the cleanest big city in the country.
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Listen 0:56New Jersey voters may soon decide whether they have a right to a clean environment
The ballot question for the November general election would ask, “Do you approve amending the Constitution to grant every person the right to a clean and healthy environment?”
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Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, and asks for new renewable energy goals
Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.
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New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday
A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.
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Listen 1:12‘Don’t forget about us’: Advocates hope Parker moves the needle on Parks & Rec improvements
After taking office, Parker promised to make Philly the “safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.” Advocates for parks and youth sports have high hopes.
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Listen :57The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.
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Listen 1:48Atlantic City is one of the most flood-vulnerable coastal cities, report finds
A new study published in Nature measures whether land across 32 U.S. coastline cities is sinking or rising, and combines it with sea-level projections.
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Listen 1:19Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost
Protect Our Coast New Jersey and Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach filed an appeal to the approval in state court.
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Delaware Valley braces for a washout week with rain forecasted most days
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly is forecasting rain showers every day this week, except for Friday.
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3 takeaways from City Council’s hearing on Philly’s efforts to slash climate pollution
“It's anybody's guess as to whether we're on track for 2050,” one witness said.
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