WHYY News Climate Desk
Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ as snowstorm hits the Philly region
While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.
3 days ago
A Philly artist created a climate news AI bot. The result is ‘a little sassy’
Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed is an automated aggregate of current climate news and a critique of the future of information.
4 days ago
Listen 1:14Philly area MACH2 hydrogen ‘hub’ gets greenlight from Biden administration
It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
4 days ago
South Jersey congressman working with Trump to halt offshore wind
Congressman Jeff Van Drew said he’s drafted an executive order to halt offshore wind, which will be rolled out within the next couple of months.
5 days ago
Listen 1:37Climate Fixers: One Philly designer knits nature and fashion for sustainability
NOOR by Grant Blvd, a Philly-based fashion house, uses only natural, plant-based fibers like Tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels.
6 days ago
‘Small steps are truly worth it’: Philly-area residents discuss climate solutions at WHYY event
Entrepreneurs and activists attended a WHYY News Climate Desk event to discuss climate action and screen short climate films.
7 days ago
Listen 1:04Why Gov. Shapiro sued to limit future electric bill hikes
The state says the regional grid operator has a broken cost-setting process.
2 weeks ago
Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies
A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:01PGW to offer free methane detectors to all customers as part of ‘landmark’ settlement
The “landmark” settlement with PUC stems from a 2019 home explosion in South Philadelphia that killed two people and caused $1.4 million in property damage.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Port Richmond residents sue PGW, PECO, city and neighbors over 2023 explosion that leveled homes
Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:08New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar
The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:12New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa., Del., and N.J.
Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:18Delaware inks deal with US Wind worth $128 million
US Wind plans two offshore wind projects off the coast of Delmarva. The projects require running cables beneath Delaware waters, wetlands and state park land.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Kent County, Del. chickens test positive for bird flu
More than 120,000 chickens on the farm were impacted by the outbreak, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
3 weeks ago
Explore more than 30 trails during New Jersey’s ‘First Day Hikes’
Last year, nearly 2,000 hikers took part, collectively traveling 5,000 miles.
3 weeks ago