WHYY News Climate Desk

The PA Tick Research Lab, one of only three labs nationwide engaged in tick testing and research, is analyzing data from 30,000 tick exposures in Pennsylvania from 2019-2021.

Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols. 

In a new report, environmental advocates crunched EPA data to call out Pennsylvania’s “dirty dozen.”

Climate change could mean droughts and changing water flow in the Delaware River. Water regulators say new storage facilities could help mitigate future water scarcity.

The legislative package includes a measure to reduce net emissions in the state by 50% by 2030 and by 100% reaching net zero by 2050.

Increasing temperatures could lead to more heat-related hospitalizations and deaths in the coming years, especially in vulnerable communities.

The battle between rival Center City heat providers has climate implications.

From the future of PGW to tackling trash, here are the candidates’ plans.

Inside WHYY, students from eight area schools listened as their peers shared presentations, spoken word, and projects about the climate in Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.

The controversial 200-mile transport of liquified natural gas from Bradford County, Pa., to a terminal along the Delaware River has hit another roadblock.

It’s been 53 years since the first Earth Day. People in the Philadelphia area share their memories of the event, and what it means to them decades later.

The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.

April 20 - April 23: James Beard dinner in Del., Jazz Fest in Philly, and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr." in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.