Environment

Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay fo

“Preserving a property like this one checks all the right boxes in Chester County’s efforts to invest wisely in open space," said Chesco commissioners.

NWS meteorologists attribute the above average activity to a noticeable increase in humidity and fluctuations in the jet stream.

Dresser says the evidence suggests that heat can influence us in sometimes-indiscernible ways.

Artist Julie Woodard carved flowers out of reclaimed plastic waste to draw attention to the Delaware River Waterfront’s natural environment.

A civil rights investigation by the EPA over the city’s initial permitting of the facility is still ongoing.

Small children can be especially at risk in the heat, but experts say they can still play safely — if grownups follow a few guidelines.

A new report finds almost 50% of tap water contains PFAS. Here’s what you can do to reduce it from your drinking supply.

The analysis was created by the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy group that aims to hold polluters accountable.

Sunoco will pay two separate civil penalties for numerous violations of the Clean Streams Law and the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act.

On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden met with mayors from two cities grappling with extreme heat, and announcing some new measures to try to help workers.

Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency due to oppressive temperatures that could feel like a hundred degrees. We’ll talk about extreme heat and efforts to fight it.

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.

New Jersey utility regulators are to vote Wednesday on a series of “decarbonization” measures designed to incentivize buildings to switch from natural gas heat to electric.

Philadelphia is enforcing regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Other cities are also cracking down. What impact do Airbnbs have on neighborhoods and on housing?