
Don’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.
10 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.
10 months ago
Listen 1:14The James Farm Ecological Preserve will add a new educational campus to enhance visitor engagement and environmental education.
10 months ago
Listen 1:19Warehouses remain largely unregulated in the state and can be built with little to no environmental review or public scrutiny.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 months ago
Listen 1:42The dam could generate enough electricity to power all county operations in Norristown.
10 months ago
Listen 1:00Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.
11 months ago
After more than a month in drydock, the Battleship NJ sets date for Camden return
With new reinforcement plates and a fresh coat of paint, the Big NJ will soon return to its Camden home.
11 months ago
Philadelphia hatchery finds new ways to produce mussels in a lab
Mussels improve water quality by working as nature’s Brita filter. But their populations have been in decline.
11 months ago
Listen 1:32Philly residents eligible for $25 from Delaware River spill settlement
The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.
11 months ago
Listen 1:24Cleanup of former oil terminal near Bartram’s Garden gets boost with EPA funds
The site is one of close to 200 nationwide receiving cleanup funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
11 months ago
Listen 1:06Delaware lawmakers revise wetland legislation amid concerns from farmers and developers
The legislation, which would protect nontidal wetlands, comes more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled certain wetlands aren’t protected under the Clean Water Act.
11 months ago
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