Environment

New Jersey’s homeless population has risen 17% over the past few years, and there aren't enough resources to properly help unhoused people.

While clean energy advocates applaud the move, some residents are concerned about environmental impacts and how the turbines will spoil ocean views.

Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.

The endangered Atlantic sturgeon once thrived in the Philly region, but only 250 are left in the Delaware River. Advocates plan to sue under the Endangered Species Act.

Climate change will bring increased flooding to the Philly region, but flood insurance can be a hardship for many homeowners. A FEMA program could help lower the cost.

The blaze was burning in a section of the forest in Tabernacle Township near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill.

With climate-related flood risk rising, cities are confronting outdated sewer systems that could result in sewage backing up into basements and streets.

Philly-area insurance officials break down three common misconceptions around financial protection from flood damage.

Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority officials say technology utilizing low-voltage electricity is safer for the environment.

With less than 2% of insured Pennsylvania properties carrying flood insurance, a task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable.

Despite increased awareness of the risks posed to human health by high temperatures, extreme heat protections have lagged.

The project would be built between Atlantic City and Long Beach Island in southern New Jersey. It would generate 2,800 megawatts, enough to power 1 million homes.

Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.

Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.

Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.