WHYY News Climate Desk

The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”

The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.

After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.

In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.

New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.

The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.

Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 dollars the following year if the increase is approved.

The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.

According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.

Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.

Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.

The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.