WHYY News Climate Desk

The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

The state delayed its LIHEAP program as it waited for federal funds held up by the government shutdown. The program opens Wednesday, Dec. 3.

The trash disposal sites will be open 24/7 and accept residential waste.

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit saved households in Pa., Del. and N.J. more than $200 million in a recent tax year.

The average customer will see a 6.6% rise in costs starting on Monday, Dec. 1. The rate hike will increase PGW’s annual revenue by $62 million.

Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.

Landmark report forecasts water levels and temperature gain but avoids policy prescriptions.

Delaware and Maryland state lawmakers say ratepayers should not pick up the tab for energy-hungry data centers.

Pennsylvania lawmakers have been at an impasse on clean energy legislation for years.

The Cooper and the Delaware rivers often contain fecal bacteria levels that make it unsafe to swim, fish or even kayak in.

Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Paper bags will come with a fee.

The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life.