What Philly’s Fourth of July heat wave reveals about climate change
Scientists say rising temperatures and intense storms will become more likely because of human-caused climate change.
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Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.
1 day ago
EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says
The judge’s order comes after City Council rejected a settlement with EMR that would have allowed the site to reopen with conditions.
2 days ago
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers
Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.
3 days ago
Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
The settlement would have allowed the company to restart its scrap metal shredder. Residents say they’re left wondering what happens next.
4 days ago
Listen 1:16Public utility regulators say the natural gas explosion was not caused by PGW infrastructure.
4 days ago
Listen 1:13EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.
5 days ago
Pa. residents revive colonial-era practice by growing a ‘square yard’ of flax
The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.
6 days ago
Listen 1:01Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels
The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.
1 week ago
3 decades in the making, Delaware lawmakers pass measure to protect state’s wetlands
The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.
1 week ago
New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs
Residents struggling to pay their water and electric bills could be spared from shutoffs as temperatures rise.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:113 injured after fire at Delaware County refinery; shelter-in-place order lifted
The Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer processes an average of 185,000 barrels per day, including jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
2 weeks ago
City of Chester fights illegal dumping with new greening initiative for vacant lots
Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:22Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.
3 weeks ago
The lawsuit, filed by three Camden residents, claimed “noxious emissions” from EMR interfered with the use of their properties.
3 weeks ago
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