
WHYY News Climate Desk
Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.
The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.
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Listen 1:20Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST
The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.
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Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice
Storm damage is on the rise. Here’s what that means for homeowners in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 7:01‘They’re gonna get you’: Southbridge residents seek relief from decades-old mosquito problem
Scientists say the mosquito problem could worsen as climate change threatens more rain and increased sea levels.
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Listen 5:23Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change
“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.
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Ophelia’s remnants continue to damage N.J. and Del. beaches with flooding and erosion
Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to cause high winds, flooding, and beach erosion along the Delaware and New Jersey beaches.
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Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station
A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.
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‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps
In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.
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Despite record global heat, Philly had coolest summer since 2014
Philadelphia recorded just one official heat-related death, the lowest count in 6 years.
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New Jersey residents urged to prepare for more extreme weather emergencies
“That preparedness is what helps you mitigate when you have a devastating storm,” said State Police Superintendent Col. Pat Callahan.
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Listen 5:28‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat
More than 57% of Philly public school buildings lack adequate cooling systems. As climate change makes extreme heat more likely, students are bearing the consequences.
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The New Jersey Clean Energy Act requires the largest building owners to report energy and water usage for the first time, and there are incentives to conserve power.
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Listen 2:13FEMA designates several Pa., Del., N.J. areas as ‘disaster resilience zones’: Here’s what that means
The new designation prioritizes the areas for federal funding related to climate change resilience.
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‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month
The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.
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Listen 1:15Delaware Nature Society receives federal dollars for Wilmington pollinator gardens
As the impacts from climate change loom, the Delaware Nature Society hopes community gardens can mitigate heat and stormwater.
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