Preservation
2 people who donated parts of their bodies to Philly’s Mütter Museum now want them back
This comes as the relatively new leadership grapples with how to approach their collection, which includes a lot of human remains.
7 months ago
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Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me host Peter Sagal, how a hurricane made monkeys nicer, Philly Joy Bank
We talk to NPR host Peter Sagal before a live taping of Wait Wait in Philly. And, a new study found monkeys in Puerto Rico became kinder after Hurricane Maria.
Air Date: June 25, 2024 12:00 pm
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Conservancy that oversees SS United States seeks $500K to help relocate historic ship
A federal judge ruled earlier this month that the 1,000-foot ocean liner must leave its berth on the Delaware River in Philadelphia by Sept. 12.
7 months ago
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia will fix up a group of homes on the 3200 block of West Huntingdon Street, completing a multi-week effort in the North Philly neighborhood.
8 months ago
Philadelphia hatchery finds new ways to produce mussels in a lab
Mussels improve water quality by working as nature’s Brita filter. But their populations have been in decline.
8 months ago
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Cleanup of former oil terminal near Bartram’s Garden gets boost with EPA funds
The site is one of close to 200 nationwide receiving cleanup funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
8 months ago
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Croydon Woods has earned awards for environmental stewardship. It’s a Superfund site
The Bucks County site has earned Heritage Conservancy environmental awards amidst more than 30 years of federal remediation.
8 months ago
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After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup
The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
9 months ago
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Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.
9 months ago
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A South Jersey county is asking artists to create trolls made from recycled materials
Burlington County officials are looking to promote art and recycling with a new Troll Trek initiative.
9 months ago
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Project partners NV5 and ACLAMO will host family-friendly events for Norristown residents in late spring and summer to showcase ideas generated by the feedback process.
9 months ago
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Their project involves an AI-powered stuffed animal that allows people to practice Mam, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.
10 months ago
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Want to save money on your water bill? Start with checking for leaks
Water providers and environmental agencies have several tips to help homeowners find leaks and cut down on water waste.
10 months ago
New Jersey to fund research on offshore wind impacts on whales
The new funding will help researchers evaluate the impact of offshore wind activities on whales, birds and the marine ecosystem.
10 months ago
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Spotlight PA
Shapiro’s alternative to a key climate program comes with one major catch: It needs GOP support
Pennsylvania's governor is seeking GOP buy-in to his proposition for a state-based alternative to a cap-and-trade program aimed at fighting climate change.
10 months ago