WHYY News Climate Desk

The air pollutant sulfur dioxide can make breathing harder for people with asthma. The refinery has been releasing it for several days.

PECO bills are set to increase around $8 a month starting June 1, as demand for electricity rises.

Bartram’s Garden says it’s waiting for a green light from the city to reopen the trail. The city says the decision lies with the state Department of Environmental Protection.

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among 13 states serviced by PJM Interconnection. Federal regulators say the growing demand for electricity is “not sustainable.”

A mild winter prevented serious beach erosion. But officials worry federal funding cuts could hamper future data collection and monitoring efforts.

With the fate of EPA regulations uncertain, advocates say local environmental protection efforts, like a community air monitoring network, are increasingly important.

An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.

The county hoped to make fossil fuel companies pay to help it address the impacts of climate change, such as worsening flood risk.

Utilities could also raise rates on other customers to help cover the cost of the lost federal funds.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin called it a “historic” settlement, as it’s the largest to date for PFAS and water contamination in the state.

In its annual report, the American Lung Association flunked the city for its levels of ozone and particle pollution. The 2023 wildfires played a role.

The Townsend public school won the statewide competition for the first time, defeating perennial powerhouse Charter School of Wilmington.

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

The program, funded primarily with COVID relief money, provided free air conditioning units and fans the last three summers. It saw overwhelming demand.

The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though