Environment
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 months ago
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 months ago
Listen :54The 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 months ago
Delaware report encourages the state to approach offshore wind with “flexibility” in an uncertain market.
3 months ago
Philly declares Code Blue due to frigid temperatures
Here’s a look at the forecast, and what you need to know about the citywide declaration.
3 months ago
The Psychology of Political Misinformation, Using Poison to Dye Clothes
Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.
Air Date: January 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:47A potential winter storm is coming to Philly area this weekend
We're tracking a weekend Nor'easter that could bring a mix of rain and snow to our area.
3 months ago
University of Delaware researching how methane leaks from landfills
University of Delaware is one of five institutions across the U.S. that received funding from the EPA to study how to measure methane in landfills more accurately.
3 months ago
How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees
“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”
3 months ago
Listen 1:17‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings
City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.
3 months ago
Philadelphia takes steps toward renewable energy goals with a solar farm in Adams County.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Historically warm temps and record low snowfall: How Philly’s weather stacked up in 2023
Scientists say human-caused climate change and El Niño contributed to a record warm year globally.
3 months ago
Philadelphia Mayor-elect selects new head of ‘Clean and Green Initiatives’ office
Among her new appointments is a director of the new 'Clean and Green Initiatives.'
3 months ago
Future murky for Philly paper bag charge
Mayor Kenney has just a few days left to sign or kill a bill requiring stores to charge 15 cents for paper bags.
3 months ago
Contrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know
Scientists say there is no credible evidence linking offshore wind farms to whale deaths. That hasn’t stopped conservative groups and others from making the connection.
3 months ago