Sustainability
Haverford Township debuts municipal-wide curbside composting program
The township in the Philadelphia suburbs has about 500 free composting buckets remaining as of Tuesday, but “they’re going fast,” officials said.
6 days ago
Listen 0:51‘Rewilding Philadelphia’ greening project brings pocket forest to Kensington
A coalition of conservation groups and artist Pete Angevine plan to plant 1,500 trees on a vacant lot.
2 weeks ago
Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.
Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm
Listen 50:15The Big Fix: How to power our future
America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?
Air Date: April 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.
Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 33:44Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly
There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.
3 months ago
Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water
The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.
3 months ago
Listen 1:20Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 03/26/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is back to discuss a potential school funding shake up, efforts to reign in soaring healthcare cost, and take questions from Delawareans.
Air Date: March 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Listen 50:30‘Right plant, right place’: Philly Flower Show encourages adapting to climate change
Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.
4 months ago
Listen 1:04Jersey Shore beaches face uncertainty as federal funding delays threaten tourism, storm protections
Severe erosion is threatening the Jersey Shore's 2026 tourism season. Local leaders are looking to federal aid to restore coastlines before Memorial Day.
4 months ago
Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event
Delaware law does not allow residents to dispose of real trees or yard waste in landfills.
6 months ago
What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?
Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17Delaware City Refinery failed to immediately report accurate butane emissions
The refinery has received more than 50 violations over the last decade.
7 months ago
Listen 1:06The rhythm of recycling: How a Philly-based master musician crafts instruments from the trash
The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life.
8 months ago
Listen 5:29How Philadelphia seniors are tracking microplastics in streams and working to ‘leave a better world’
Members of the Senior Environment Corps wade into streams, peer through microscopes and teach kids how to identify aquatic critters.
8 months ago
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