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Hurricane Lee, now very large, is raising wind and surf dangers along the East Coast
As of early Tuesday afternoon, Lee was packing 115 mph winds and moving west-northwest at a virtual crawl of just 6 mph.
3 years ago
‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat
More than 57% of Philly public school buildings lack adequate cooling systems. As climate change makes extreme heat more likely, students are bearing the consequences.
3 years ago
The New Jersey Clean Energy Act requires the largest building owners to report energy and water usage for the first time, and there are incentives to conserve power.
3 years ago
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Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 1,300 people
Morocco’s Interior Ministry said Saturday afternoon that at least 1,305 people had died, and another 1,832 people were injured.
3 years ago
Portion of Schuylkill River Trail near Manayunk to close Monday for restoration project
The city of Philadelphia is working to restore the connection between the Manayunk Canal and the Schuylkill River.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
Neither the Schuylkill or Delaware pathways are continuous — yet.
3 years ago
FEMA designates several Pa., Del., N.J. areas as ‘disaster resilience zones’: Here’s what that means
The new designation prioritizes the areas for federal funding related to climate change resilience.
3 years ago
NPR
Hurricane Lee is rapidly intensifying, and it’s forecast to be a Category 5 storm
The hurricane isn't currently threatening anyone on land. That's a relief: Lee's maximum sustained winds are now predicted to top 160 mph by this weekend.
3 years ago
NPR
Hurricane Idalia flung flamingos as far north as Pennsylvania
Flamingos have been found as far north as Ohio after Hurricane Idalia struck Florida last week. But the birds were likely blown in all the way from the Yucatan Peninsula.
3 years ago
PBS is coming to Philly to talk climate, community empowerment at Penn
The event is a two-part panel looking at “recasting the climate change narrative,” with a renewed focus on exploring solutions rather than emphasizing crises.
3 years ago
More Philly schools will dismiss students early this week amid sweltering temps
Early dismissals at 86 Philly schools — up from 74 earlier this week — will continue through Friday.
3 years ago
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Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner, Hurricane Season Update, Philly Fringe Sneak Peek
"The Breakaway" author Jennifer Weiner joins us. Also, the latest on tropical storms and depressions midway through hurricane season, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Air Date: September 6, 2023 12:00 pm
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Tropical Storm Lee will soon be a major hurricane — with 150 mph winds or more
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Lee is forecast to strengthen rapidly into an "extremely dangerous" major hurricane this weekend.
3 years ago
Our Human Footprint on the Planet
Princeton University biologist and host of the PBS show, "Human Footprint," Shane Campbell-Staton on our connection to the natural world and how we are transforming it.
Air Date: September 8, 2023 12:00 pm
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‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month
The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.
3 years ago
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