
WHYY News Climate Desk
Philly sues Ziploc’s and bread brands’ parent companies over ‘misleading’ recycling symbols
The city claims the companies knowingly deceive consumers into believing that plastic bags are recyclable, when, in fact, they are not.
1 day ago
Listen 1:02EPA approves long-awaited protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.
1 day ago
Listen 1:13Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says
The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.
4 days ago
PGW spends millions to promote natural gas. Advocates accuse the utility of ‘greenwashing’
Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.
4 days ago
Listen 6:38Tons of Philadelphia’s trash are burned in Chester. A bill in City Council could stop that
The proposal would require the city to rethink its waste disposal contracts after they expire next summer.
1 week ago
Philadelphia tests out ‘cool pavement’ in Hunting Park to combat summer heat
The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.
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Listen 4:31Horsham Township has big plans to redevelop former Willow Grove Naval base
The redevelopment plans include a town center, aviation museum and several homes.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:26Native flora and fauna in the spotlight at the New Jersey State Museum’s ‘Ecosystems at Risk’
The exhibition highlights the state’s natural habitats and efforts to protect them.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:39Pennsylvania schools still pursuing solar projects despite federal tax credit rollbacks
None of the schools that received Solar for Schools grants have told the state they’re pulling out due to federal tax credit rollbacks.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:23Pennsylvania lawmakers grapple with how to handle demand for data centers
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania state lawmakers held a hearing with stakeholders to better understand how the state can prepare and manage the growth of data centers.
3 weeks ago
The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.
3 weeks ago
Pennsylvania House bill lays out new heat protections for workers
The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
4 weeks ago
A major solar installer in Philly is ceasing most operations amid federal tax credit rollbacks
In a letter obtained by WHYY, PosiGen’s CEO said recent rollbacks to federal tax credits made it harder for the company to secure financing.
1 month ago
Listen 1:27Trump administration deals another blow to offshore wind, plans to kill Delmarva project
The project would provide renewable energy to about 718,000 Maryland homes. Delaware had inked a deal to reap $128 million in benefits.
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Listen 1:02The family-run Audubon Water struggled with PFAS contamination and water main leaks.
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