Sustainability
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
“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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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?
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
U.S. officially leaving Paris Climate Agreement
The United States will formally leave the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, no matter who wins the election.
6 years ago
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?
6 years ago
Listen 1:08When litter in the river isn’t the only reason the Schuylkill is trashier
WHYY asked the region’s residents to tell us how the rivers and creeks near them are changing. Litter and flooding are some of their top concerns.
6 years ago
Listen 1:14Endangered piping plover shows signs of recovery along Delaware beaches
More than 50 piping plover chicks were born along Delaware's beaches this year, well above the long-term species recovery goal.
6 years ago
What do you want elected officials to do about climate change?
The November election will likely have big consequences for climate policy in the United States.
6 years ago
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
6 years ago
Open to the air and socially distant, e-scooters are trending — but they’re still illegal in Pa.
Detractors include the insurance industry, SEPTA and the Kenney administration.
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