
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
The designation requires that releases of PFAs and PFOs into soil or water be reported to federal, state or tribal officials if they meet or exceed certain levels.
1 year ago
Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus grounds
Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Water providers will have a total of five years to test and treat their drinking water for PFAS.
2 years ago
Listen 1:21Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years
There’s a steady pipeline of projects planned along the Philly waterfront — including apartments, retail and a public park — even though one developer paused mid-construction.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. Pa.'s insurance commissioner says “not even close” to enough people have flood insurance.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20Want to save money on your water bill? Start with checking for leaks
Water providers and environmental agencies have several tips to help homeowners find leaks and cut down on water waste.
2 years ago
Bucks County files climate lawsuit against Big Oil
Filed a year after devastating flash floods killed seven people in Bucks County, the lawsuit alleges the oil industry deceived the public about its climate impact.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08Aravind Krishnan is developing technology that can test for bacterial toxins using a plant-based alternative to horseshoe crabs.
2 years ago
Listen 1:19New entrance makes Philly’s Seaport Museum lean toward its starboard side
With a new entrance opening Friday, the Independence Seaport Museum turns away from the I-95 cap, toward Spruce Street Harbor Park.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03Residents of a gated community in Delaware say they’re worried they could lose their beloved waterfall, and a piece of history, if a dam is removed to protect fish species.
2 years ago
Listen 4:41New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday
A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Atlantic City is one of the most flood-vulnerable coastal cities, report finds
A new study published in Nature measures whether land across 32 U.S. coastline cities is sinking or rising, and combines it with sea-level projections.
2 years ago
Listen 1:19New federal funding to speed clean up efforts at Montgomery County superfund sites
Residents with private wells in parts of Montgomery County have relied on bottled water or filtration systems since the 1990s.
2 years ago
Meet the Cobbs Creek Park Ambassadors
The volunteers are a formidable force wielding buckets, trash cans, wire cutters and even chainsaws in the fight against trash.
2 years ago