Reprieve from wildfire smoke expected to come over the weekend, meteorologists say
Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.
6 hours ago
Do masks protect me from wildfire smoke? Experts say yes — with some caveats
N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.
7 hours ago
Philly pools closed, trash pickup canceled due to very unhealthy air
Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.
13 hours ago
Listen 0:58Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty for toxic gas release in May
The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.
1 day ago
Listen 0:59Wildfire smoke sparks Code Red air quality warning for Pennsylvania
Air quality in the Philadelphia region is forecast to be unhealthy for everyone Thursday. Officials advise limiting outdoor activities.
2 days ago
About three out of four U.S. residents say they want their elected officials to pass laws that tackle climate change.
2 days ago
Listen 5:12Amazon to install hundreds of gas-fired generators at Bucks County data center site
Nearby residents opposed the project during a tense public meeting Tuesday.
3 days ago
Listen 1:07What 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.
7 days ago
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 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago
Listen 1:16Public utility regulators say the natural gas explosion was not caused by PGW infrastructure.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.
2 weeks ago
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