Environment

Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.

People can be exposed to the so-called “forever” chemicals from household products like carpets and cosmetics.

Winter is still the fastest-warming season on the East Coast. “You're always going to see variable weather patterns,” one expert said.

The Philly area expects at least 10 inches of snow. Crews are battling the snow and preparing for an expected transition to sleet and freezing rain.

The investor-owned utility said a rate increase would help fund major infrastructure projects.

The storm could blanket the region with snow and ice and impact transportation services for a day or more.

Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.

The Chester Water Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems, serving approximately 200,000 across Chester and Delaware counties.

As a potential snowstorm threatens to blanket the Philadelphia region and beyond, here are some tips to keep pets safe in the cold.

The new rules require development in coastal flood zones to be elevated 4 feet higher to account for future sea level rise.

The EPA last year proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States,” leaving some Delaware wetlands vulnerable to development.

Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.

Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.

The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and led to the deaths of four people in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

FEMA approved the city to join its Community Rating System, a program that rewards municipalities that take steps to reduce flood risk.