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Environment

Wind turbines
Science

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

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Bags of trash are visible on the sidewalk.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Advocates 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 1:16
BOILWATER
Weather

Boil 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

sledding
Community
Billy Penn

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

A truck salts 76 East during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
Community

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 1:16
A person walking in Love Park in Philadelphia in the snow
Weather

Take 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

Dog curled up in a shelter
Weather
6abc

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

Pipes parts
Weather

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

Trainer Moises Morales (left) and Eric Coleman (right) on a model rooftop. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
Community

‘You’re part of a movement’: This solar industry training program focuses on justice-involved Philadelphians

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 1:11
Raking leaves at the park
Community

Clearing 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

Water flooding Kelly Drive
Weather

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

A downed tree that fell on a house
Community

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 :59
A coal-fired facility silhouetted against the setting sun
NPR
Science

U.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

The exterior of the building which houses the offices of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Science

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

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Philadelphia street sweeping vehicles worked to clear debris from Columbus Blvd. after a storm brought heavy rain to the region and the Delaware River overflowed onto the road on December 18, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

The 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

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