Environment
New Jersey takes an ‘educated leap into the future’ as state approves 2 new offshore wind projects
The newly approved offshore wind farms will be located about 40 miles off the N.J. coast and generate enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes.
3 years ago
Listen 1:36Advocates urge Parker administration to let small waste haulers dump at city-run sites
The idea is to give small haulers an affordable, legal disposal option — so they don’t dump construction debris on empty lots around the city.
3 years ago
Listen 1:16Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Montgomery County
Pennsylvania American Water reported that the issue was resolved and chlorine levels have returned to normal.
3 years ago
Philly’s snow emergency means it’s time to break out the homemade sleds
The creator of the Flexible Flyer was born here. But you don’t need one of those to hit the slopes.
3 years ago
Drexel University is researching more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt
Drexel researchers say self-heating concrete could replace road-damaging salt.
3 years ago
Listen 1:16Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.
3 years ago
ACCT rescues dozens of abandoned pets as frigid temps spread through Philadelphia region
Little 'Johnnie Depp' and 'Hammer' are two dogs the ACCT recently rescued from the cold following a citizens' alert.
3 years ago
How to keep pipes from freezing in cold weather and what to do if your pipes freeze
Pipes frozen? Follow these tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing when the temperature drops — and what to do if your pipes freeze.
3 years ago
The program, geared toward people impacted by the justice system, teaches solar panel installation and electric work. It pays $15 an hour.
3 years ago
Listen 1:11Clearing invasive species as part of the 29th annual MLK Day of Service
Hundreds of volunteers throughout the region cleared trash, delivered food and rallied for peace and justice as part of the nation’s largest and oldest MLK Day of Service.
3 years ago
PECO preparing for round two of power outages
The utility has restored power for all but about 2,000 customers from Tuesday’s storms. Extra crews remain active in case of a repeat tonight.
3 years ago
What should N.J. homeowners do about downed trees?
N.J. homeowners are urged to contact their insurance companies about downed trees.
3 years ago
Listen :59U.S. cut climate pollution in 2023, but not fast enough to limit global warming
Climate-warming greenhouse gasses in the U.S. declined 1.9% last year, but that's only a third of what's needed to meet Paris climate change goals.
3 years ago
EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.
3 years ago
Listen :54The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go
In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.
3 years ago













