
Pennsylvania legislation aims to protect homebuyers in flood-prone neighborhoods
Fewer than 2% of insured homes in Pennsylvania include flood protection.
1 day ago
Pa., Del. and N.J. sue Trump’s FEMA over end of grant program that helps states prevent flooding
The funding would have helped reduce flooding in Lewes, Delaware, and Philly neighborhoods, as well as strengthened a dam in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:44Unique dialect of Delaware Bay seaside sparrow song could serve as an ‘indicator’ for climate change
Seaside sparrows at Cooks Beach have their own “dialect.” Rowan University researchers monitor their songs as a way to track salt marsh health.
3 weeks ago
Listen 6:06Delaware residents impacted by pollution hope new legislation holds industries accountable
The new legislation increases fines for environmental violations and directs the money to impacted communities.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals
Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water
The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20Philadelphia Water Department celebrates improved waterways in Manayunk
The Philadelphia Water Department restored water flow from the Schuylkill River to the Manayunk Canal.
1 month ago
How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding
Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13Climate change is driving more flood risk. This solution is helping towns adapt
Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.
2 months ago
While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.
2 months ago
Listen 1:21Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations
The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
2 months ago
Listen 1:41Delaware lawmakers tackle toxic PFAS, as Trump administration weakens regulations
The EPA regulated "forever chemicals" last year, but recently proposed to rescind certain restrictions.
2 months ago
‘Boiler failure’ at Delaware City Refinery releases toxic air pollutants
The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.
2 months ago