Winter storm to bring rain, sleet and snow to Philadelphia region
Rain and sleet are expected to create slushy conditions for early commuters before snow moves in by mid-morning.
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‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Drexel to host discussion on endangered species
Researchers will discuss the importance of researching and protecting endangered species, including the Atlantic sturgeon.
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Extreme rain and rising tides threaten Philly’s Revolutionary War-era Fort Mifflin
Fort Mifflin sits right along the Delaware River. It’s one of many historic sites across the country at risk from climate change.
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Listen 5:44Chester LNG project promises return, despite Biden’s pause and other hurdles
The Penn America Energy CEO is still bullish on building an LNG facility in Chester. He plans to meet public opposition with public engagement.
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Listen 1:17More than 100 tires have washed ashore Delaware beaches since December
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is investigating whether washed ashore tires came from decades-old artificial reefs.
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A 27-mile stretch of the Delaware River in the areas of Philadelphia and Camden is not safe for swimming. UPenn researchers evaluate how to improve water quality.
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Pa. Senate committee scrutinizes water privatization in Philly suburbs
Critics of Act 12 say since its adoption in 2016, for-profit water companies have lured municipalities into massive deals at the expense of the ratepayer.
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Listen 1:14Drexel University is researching more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt
Drexel researchers say self-heating concrete could replace road-damaging salt.
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Listen 1:16Philadelphia region braces for second round of storms bringing rain, flooding and strong winds
The region is expected to face another round of strong wind and rain, as well as tidal flooding.
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Cleanup underway after flooding, heavy winds hit Philly region
Up to 3 inches of water fell on portions of the region, with wind gusts of 60 mph recorded at the Jersey Shore.
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EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.
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Listen :54Severe wind, rain and flooding expected in Philly region; ‘Hunker down,’ officials say
Several rivers are expected to see moderate to major flooding, and wind speeds could reach 65 miles per hour along the Jersey and Delaware coasts.
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Listen 0:56Expansion for major Delaware state park to add 275 acres for recreation and preservation
A $26 million project is set to add 275 acres to White Clay Creek State Park in a strategic three-phase expansion.
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Listen 1:15Delaware Valley braces for damaging winds, rain and flooding; New Jersey issues state of emergency
“Please do not underestimate this storm,” said Gov. Murphy. Up to four inches of rain and 65+ mph wind gusts are possible for parts of the region.
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Listen 1:19“We've already seen a lot of rain with the three previous storms … our soils can't take much more rainfall,” said one NWS meteorologist.
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