WHYY News Climate Desk
Goats, salamanders and ziplines: Your guide to free Earth Week events in Philly
There are plenty of free opportunities to learn about nature, get active outside and volunteer to clean up your community.
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Wilmington residents encouraged to sign up for community solar initiative
Proponents of community solar energy say the initiative is a solution to rising costs of electricity.
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Listen 1:26PGW’s proposed liquefied natural gas plant in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood now in limbo
PGW says it needs to replace an aging liquefier in Port Richmond. Philadelphia Gas Commission staff had recommended not to approve the project.
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‘Fingerprint of climate change’: April heat wave could break a record in Philadelphia
Climate change makes balmy April temperatures twice as likely, according to a research nonprofit.
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Listen 0:48‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’
Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.
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Listen 1:21How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region
From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.
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Listen 6:08The move lifts a 40-year de-facto moratorium tied to the federal government finding a permanent facility to store radioactive nuclear waste.
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Listen 0:55Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds
PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.
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Listen 1:19Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls PECO rate hike request ‘pure greed’
PECO seeks to raise rates again by 12.5% for Philly and suburban electric customers. The governor's office says Shapiro believes the rate case should be withdrawn immediately.
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Listen 1:33Philadelphia could extend its controversial trash incineration contract amid criticism
The city is still evaluating the environmental impacts of burning trash versus landfilling it, the Office of Clean and Green director said.
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Listen 1:04Pa. data centers: How lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks
Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.
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Listen 1:02‘Ridiculous, absurd’: Philadelphia-area gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years
Stanford University researchers estimate rising gasoline prices will cost American families an extra $850 this year, zeroing out any expected tax refunds.
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Listen 1:31Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water
The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.
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Listen 1:20Art with a message: Delaware creatives turn trash into works of art
The Trash Into Treasure Delaware Art Contest challenges artists to create pieces that promote clean waterways.
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Listen 2:08Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches
In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.
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