
Water access is a problem in the U.S., affecting minority and rural groups the most
The Global Water Alliance symposium focused on challenges to clean-water access and underscored that the problem isn’t confined to the developing world.
6 years ago
Invasive species speeds up closure of popular Delaware yard waste site
Frequenters of the free-of-charge drop-off site must look for other options as the state prepares to return the Polly Drummond property to its natural state.
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf highlights Philly school conditions in severance tax push
Gov. Tom Wolf is once again pushing for a severance tax on Pennsylvania’s natural gas producers — this time by focusing on how the money could be used for schools.
6 years ago
Pa. AG, Delco DA launch criminal investigation into Sunoco, Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer says the probe into the construction of the Mariner East pipelines "has no legitimate basis."
6 years ago
Barriers, flood walls could help protect back bays, Army Corps says
The interim report foresees a ‘massive’ construction project costing ‘several billion dollars.’
6 years ago
Neighbors urge DEP to deny permits for Bucks County industrial-waste plant
A controversial proposal to build an industrial-wastewater treatment facility in Falls Township is close to regulatory approval after years of contention.
6 years ago
Chester County investigation of pipeline builder Energy Transfer now includes grand jury
The district attorney's probe of the Mariner East project began in December.
6 years ago
Upgraded classification for 750 miles of N.J.’s rivers and streams
Deemed the most ecologically sensitive, Category One waterways are protected against any degradation in water quality.
6 years ago
Without protection, N.J.’s flood-prone back bay towns risk $1.5 billion damage annually
Study suggests a variety of ways to reduce back bay flooding: storm surge barriers, levees, floodwalls, building lifts, living shorelines, and reefs.
6 years ago
Pa. Health Department hiring scientists to study PFAS chemicals in drinking water
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has pinpointed 20 locations with high PFAS levels in water sources. They include areas of Bucks and Montgomery counties.
6 years ago
Energy Transfer CEO: ‘We’ve made mistakes’ in building Mariner East
Critics say promises won’t make the cross-state pipeline project any safer.
6 years ago
Pa. to begin its own process of setting health limit for two PFAS chemicals
As the EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people "can’t wait" for the federal government.
6 years ago
EPA to propose limits for PFOA and PFOS, chemicals contaminating soil and water
EPA says it will propose health standards for two chemicals contaminating soil and drinking water. Critics say the EPA is dragging its feet on protecting public health.
6 years ago
N.J. DEP says feds didn’t consider several health risks before approving PFAs substitutes
New Jersey scientists are accusing the federal government not considering many health risks posed by a group of chemicals that are designed to substitute PFAs.
6 years ago
Why engineers use different barriers to protect N.J. coastal towns
If you live along the Jersey Shore, you may notice a variety of barriers in place to prevent flooding. Here's a look at a few of the most common techniques.
6 years ago