
In the Poconos, a fight simmers over ‘exceptional’ streams
Resort owners worry the greater protections could hamper future development.
7 years ago
Listen 4:51$4.3M fund to support Delaware River watershed conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are launching a $4.3 million fund to support conservation efforts in the Del. River watershed.
7 years ago
DEP fines Sunoco for damaging drinking water in Berks, Chester and Lebanon counties in 2017
Construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline resulted in cloudy water for some; others lost use of their wells
7 years ago
PUC allows restart of Mariner East 2 construction in parts of Chester County
An administrative law judge had stopped work in May, citing public safety.
7 years ago
Rain, rain flows away, no longer puddles at Malcolm X Park
As happens on many blocks around the city, heavy rains used to turn the southeast corner of Malcolm X Memorial Park in West Philadelphia into a deep puddle.
7 years ago
Master plan in works for northern Delaware’s largest state park
The park plays a significant role in Delaware's history — or more accurately — in Delaware geography.
7 years ago
EPA hosts marathon meeting on contaminated water supplies in Bucks, Montco
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with investigative environmental reporter Kyle Bagenstose about the EPA hearing on water issues in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
7 years ago
Listen 6:09Plan for underwater power line connecting Delaware to New Jersey back on
Plans to build a power line under the Delaware River may be back on the table after a decision to reconsider how the costs would be split.
7 years ago
New Jersey issues first advisories for consumption of fish containing PFAS chemicals
State scientists have recommended health limits for 12 species.
7 years ago
Songbird nesting habits may indicate severity of hurricane season
A Delaware professor is using a migratory bird species that nests in Delaware to predict the severity of the coming hurricane season.
7 years ago
Listen 5:33Looking to cut plastics pollution in the ocean? Start upstream
While beach towns in N.J. and Del. work to curb the use of plastic straws, bags, containers, and even balloons, researchers say it appears the real problem lies upstream.
7 years ago
Listen 5:13Water main break sent 15 million gallons of water rushing through downtown Philly
A large water main break flooded a number of streets in downtown Philadelphia early Tuesday.
7 years ago
24 days of summer: The business of being the Famous River Hot Dog Man
Since 1987, Greg Crance has run a hot dog stand in the middle of the Delaware River. It's a beautiful office, but a fickle business.
7 years ago
Listen 4:23NRC: $1.4 billion closing of Oyster Creek nuclear plant will take nearly 60 years
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission stresses precautions, safety measures in place as N.J. plant prepares for Sept. 17 shutdown. Decontamination won't begin until 2075.
7 years ago
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