Environment

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

The “As Seen in the Chester County’s Farm Guide” stamp comes as grocery prices have increased in part due to international tariffs.

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.

Landmark report forecasts water levels and temperature gain but avoids policy prescriptions.

Kristine Wojnovich's well water is contaminated from the Sunoco pipeline leak. She hopes the legislation will protect other communities at risk of contamination.

In 2020, lawn equipment in Montgomery County produced as much carbon dioxide as nearly 33,000 cars during the same time period, data shows.

When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure the Clean Water Act is focused on flowing bodies of water, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.

The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would have put a price on carbon. Opposed by Republicans, it was sacrificed by Democrats to get the budget deal done.

Pennsylvania is passing a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.

Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline project would mean 10 miles of pipeline in Lancaster County and an expanded compressor station in Chester County.

Rowan University has teamed up with the state to figure out the balance between the amount of carbon emitted by New Jersey wetlands, and the amount that gets absorbed.

A bill would prevent Philadelphia from signing new contracts for waste incineration, forcing the city to send all of its waste to landfills.