Environment

Philly had one of the hottest July Fourth weekends on record as it hosted thousands of visitors for World Cup matches and America’s 250th birthday.

Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.

EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.

The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.

“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.

The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.

A coalition of conservation groups and artist Pete Angevine plan to plant 1,500 trees on a vacant lot.

Feels-like temperatures could reach as high as 110 degrees Wednesday through Friday. Storms could dampen July Fourth fireworks shows.

The annual Delaware River Sojourn has been drawing kayakers and canoers to the Delaware River for 31 years.

Residents struggling to pay their water and electric bills could be spared from shutoffs as temperatures rise.

City officials cut a deal meant to protect residents with the scrap metal company. It didn't. “We let them down,” EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano said.

CSAs allow food-sharing between farms and members through subscriptions. Here are some in and around Philly.

Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.

Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.