
Del., Pa. slaughterhouses illegally dumping wastewater, pollution report finds
Between Jan. 1, 2016, and June 30, three-quarters of the largest U.S. slaughterhouses violated the Clean Water Act by improperly disposing of contaminated wastewater.
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Study: PFAS levels at N.J. base 24,000 times higher than proposed fed standard
Water sources at New Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst contained levels of toxic PFAS chemicals that were up to 24,000 times hi ...
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Mariner East 2: What are natural gas liquids, and what happens if they leak?
In 2017, about 1,000 gallons of natural gas liquids leaked from the Mariner East 1 in Morgantown, Berks County. It was discovered by a resident who noticed discolored grass.
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U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
After two years of legal setbacks, a federal court ruled this week that two families from Bucks and Montgomery counties can proceed with ...
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‘Regulatory issues’ delay opening of Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline
PUC cites 'numerous ongoing matters' yet to be resolved
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New Jersey Officials blame high lead levels in Bordentown on old homes, skewed testing
Unsafe levels of lead have been detected in the water supply for Bordentown in South Jersey, which supplies drinking water to about 16,000 residents.
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Cumberland County criticizes Mariner East 2 pipeline builder for dodging safety questions
Cumberland County’s commissioners are accusing the company building the Mariner East 2 pipeline of ignoring residents’ safety concerns about its new natural gas liquids line.
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UAE-based Gulftainer signs 50-year lease for Port of Wilmington
As part of the deal, Gulftainer will upgrade facilities and expand the Port of Wilmington, potentially creating hundreds of jobs along the way.
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Listen 1:15Public now welcome to stroll 50 acres along Tacony Creek in Northeast Philly
50 acres preserved for public on Northeast Philly mental health hospital grounds.
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New Jersey water systems must start testing for PFNA in early 2019
New Jersey on Tuesday became the first state to regulate the PFAS class of chemicals that has been linked to cancer and other illnesses, ...
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Asian wasp’s arrival in S. Jersey brings hope to scientists, farmers fighting stink bugs
It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.
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Listen 6:14PFAS chemicals showing up in Montco water beyond military bases
Aqua has taken two wells offline due to elevated levels of potentially harmful chemicals.
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Listen 1:50EPA presents plan to clean up South Jersey site with decades of chemical contamination
Federal officials will accept public feedback on the plan for the former Hercules plant in Gibbstown until Aug. 28.
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