Sustainability
Philadelphia aims to be carbon neutral by 2050
Hopeful the incoming Biden administration will help it address climate change, the city now has a goal of achieving carbon-neutral emissions by 2050.
4 years ago
How to recycle or reuse your Christmas tree — from feeding goats to saving dunes
Where to go and what to do if you want to get rid of your Christmas tree without stressing sanitation workers or the environment.
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Environmentalists cry foul as Philly’s plastic bag ban delayed
The six month delay in banning single-use plastic bags comes after the pandemic made outreach to affected small businesses impossible, city officials said.
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Grocery stores remind customers to ‘Plan for the Ban’ as Del. moves to reusable bags
A ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect in 2021. Stores can sell reusable bags, or provide paper bags at no cost or a cost of their choice.
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In historic move, Biden to pick Native American Rep. Haaland as Interior Secretary
Rep. Deb Haaland would be the country's first Native American Cabinet secretary. She opposed many Trump environmental rollbacks on public lands.
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Shop sustainable in Philly at East Passyunk’s new Good Buy Supply
The new shop offers environmentally friendly everyday products like soap, deodorant and laundry detergent.
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Philly parks to close earlier for annual deer cull
From Dec. 1 to March 31, the city’s larger parks will all be off limits from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., during the annual effort to keep the deer population stable.
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Central Pa. counties get $6M to help reduce pollution headed to the Chesapeake Bay
The grants will go to Adams, Bedford, Centre, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties.
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“The American Dream” used to mean a single family home and two car garage. But lifestyles, family units, and income levels have changed, and so should the definition of home.
Air Date: November 19, 2020
Listen 49:44New Jersey commits to wind energy for 3.2M, eyes onshore sites
Plans for an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City are moving forward. A year ago, the state boosted its wind energy goal from 3,500 megawatts to 7,500.
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Planning, protection, and promises: Developer responds to pushback on proposed Bucks County quarry
H&K Group, which proposes a 2-pit quarry in Springfield Twp., pledged noise protection, environmental reclamation and a commitment to work with residents.
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Pa. environmentalists actually voted this year. That’s a big deal.
Many voters say they view climate and environment as a top priority, but those same voters aren’t always good at showing up to the polls. What does it mean when they do?
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Many eyes were on Philly this week. Don’t look away, environmental activists say
The ballot count brought a lot of attention this week. Post-election, there’s still work to be done, they say, and noticed — no matter the winner.
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U.S. officially leaving Paris Climate Agreement
The United States will formally leave the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, no matter who wins the election.
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Beavers and sturgeon and bass, oh my! What wildlife tells us about watershed health
Across the region, WHYY readers and listeners report an increase in wildlife in and around their local waterways. Is that a good sign for the watershed?
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