Sustainability
Gov. Wolf, Black Caucus announce efforts to combat environmental racism
An executive order aims to address environmental justice and help solve geographic inequities.
4 years ago
State Impact Pennsylvania
In Pa., poll shows many people aren’t confident in knowledge of climate change or its effects
Less than a third of poll respondents said they feel “very well informed” about the consequences of global warming.
4 years ago
Boosting Northeast Philly’s green canopy by planting trees and giving them away
Riverfront North Partnership and Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership team up to plant 200 trees along Pennypack Creek, give 150 more away.
4 years ago
U.S. Senate committee travels to Dover to hear water quality issues
Members of the U.S. Senate made a road trip to Dover Friday to hear from community leaders about efforts to improve Delaware’s water quality.
4 years ago
DEP seeks public comment on plan to clean up decades-old contamination at Bishop Tube site
The agency proposed to address tainted soil, groundwater, and surface water at the East Whiteland Twp. site, plus affected drinking water supply.
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The former chair of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission board abstained from a vote on the agency’s long-term plan citing climate change.
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Jersey Shore’s fishing industry wonders: Can it coexist with planned massive wind farms?
The wind farms would occupy some of the most fertile fishing grounds in the nation, prompting a growing battle between fisheries and wind power.
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StateImpact Pennsylvania
Pa. won’t hit climate goals without increasing efforts now, report says
The Wolf Administration says a new plan can help the commonwealth reach its greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2050 and help avoid the worst effects of climate change.
4 years ago
Eyes on the Street
Biden’s infrastructure plan would help Philly fulfill clean water promise
Southeastern Pa. has a clean water crisis brewing. Biden’s infrastructure bill could help.
4 years ago
PECO sets up $250K storm recovery fund for Pa. communities affected by Ida
The company will provide $100,000 to the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania and Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia for essential needs.
4 years ago
Groups to share $11.5M in federal funding to clean up, boost access to Delaware Watershed
More than 40 different projects in Pa., Del., N.J., and N.Y. will get a share of $11.5 million in new federal grants for work in the Delaware River Watershed.
4 years ago
Montco’s Ida relief fund launches with a $10,000 anonymous donation
The fund aims to provide additional aid for residents awaiting individual assistance funding from FEMA.
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About 200 people were displaced by Wednesday’s storm. The city and its partners are providing clothes, food and linking them with volunteer repair teams.
4 years ago
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Why did new buildings flood in Philly? Outdated FEMA maps and building code
Developers are building new homes according to outdated regulations, according to Philadelphia flood czar Joshua Lippert.
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Fully restoring Schuylkill River Trail in Philly post-Ida could take months
A section of the Schuylkill River Trail is still closed, and it’s unclear who will pay to repair and restore lighting, fencing, and other damaged infrastructure.
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