FEMA announces more than $2 million to help flood-prone Eastwick
The funding will pay for the construction of HESCO flood barriers — a series of metal baskets containing a fabric filled with a soil mixture that blocks the overflow of water.
6 months ago
Listen 1:20Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path
The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.
6 months ago
Listen 2:45Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking
Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.
7 months ago
Listen 4:44The endangered Atlantic sturgeon once thrived in the Philly region, but only 250 are left in the Delaware River. Advocates plan to sue under the Endangered Species Act.
7 months ago
Listen 1:10Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year
Climate change will bring increased flooding to the Philly region, but flood insurance can be a hardship for many homeowners. A FEMA program could help lower the cost.
7 months ago
Listen 4:02As sea levels rise, Philly and Camden are at risk of being inundated with raw sewage, study finds
With climate-related flood risk rising, cities are confronting outdated sewer systems that could result in sewage backing up into basements and streets.
7 months ago
Listen 1:18Don’t be fooled by these common flood insurance myths in the Philly region
Philly-area insurance officials break down three common misconceptions around financial protection from flood damage.
7 months ago
Listen 1:15New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems
New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.
7 months ago
Listen 1:14The James Farm Ecological Preserve will add a new educational campus to enhance visitor engagement and environmental education.
7 months ago
Listen 1:19Warehouses remain largely unregulated in the state and can be built with little to no environmental review or public scrutiny.
7 months ago
Listen 1:14For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.
7 months ago
Listen 1:28With water bills on the rise, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted in favor of an order to bring more transparency and review procedures to water privatization.
7 months ago
Boy Scouts’ troubled history, Siri goes AI, Philly’s sewage problem
The century-old organization faces big problems and big changes - from financial struggles caused by a child-abuse scandal to more inclusive membership policies.
Air Date: June 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:49Nearly 19% of water systems tested in Pa. contain PFAS levels above new EPA standards
In the Philly region, “forever chemicals” exceeded Pa.’s maximum contaminant levels in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.
8 months ago
Listen 1:42The dam could generate enough electricity to power all county operations in Norristown.
8 months ago
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