Sustainability

In Philadelphia, litter and illegal dumping have become climate issues. In some sections of the city, residents saw flooding linked to clogged drains.

The Public Utility Commission has sway on everything from pipeline safety to utility rates. A grassroots effort seeks members to address climate change.

WHYY ‘Morning Edition’ host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Mt. Cuba’s Amy Highland about tracking down the plant.

As the world's top climate scientists released a report full of warnings this week, they kept insisting that the world still has a chance to avoid the worst effects of climate

Residents of the Montgomery County seat can apply for plots now. The hope is to plant soon, with a fall harvest before the first frost.

An environmental group is hoping to build on earlier court victories to get the state to return more than $1 billion to a conservation fund.

WHYY and A New View Camden teamed up to host a Community Conversation about the city’s illegal dumping crisis. Mayor Vic Caststarphen joined the panel.

Dr. Suzanne Simard's new book explores how trees have evolved, how they perceive one another, learn and adapt their behaviors and remember the past.

An installation at Temple Lutheran Church in Haverford is the largest project Solarize Delco has completed. The county is creating a sustainability plan.

TTF leaders and the Cheltenham Township Manager Robert Zienkowski have a meeting on Monday to try and come to an understanding.

40th Street’s Trolley Portal Gardens is a perfect example of how greening transit spaces in Philadelphia is good for the economy, communities, and our city.

The borough hopes the program will reduce household waste up to 30%, create nutrient-rich soil, and lower the carbon footprint.

Coastal neighborhoods around the U.S. are seeing a steady increase in high tide flooding, as sea level rise accelerates and sends seawater into homes, sewers and streets.

Pennsylvania’s fracking disclosure law allows exemptions for trade secrets, and does not require drillers to disclose chemicals used to drill a well.

The law that took effect in January allowed for thicker bags of 2.25 millimeters. Lawmakers didn’t think stores would use them, but many have.