WHYY News Climate Desk

New Jersey’s wildfire season, which runs through mid-May, occurs in some of the most fire-prone forests in the country. Climate change is increasing the risk.

The project in South Jersey, already under construction, is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft.

It’s the first time a Pennsylvania utility agreed to shield average ratepayers from data center costs. Data centers will pay $11 million for low-income rate relief.

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.

A school district leader told Lankenau students and staff that no final decisions have been made about closures during a press conference Wednesday.

The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support.

President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.

Critics say investor-owned utilities, which enjoy a monopoly, earn too much at the expense of ratepayers. PECO says the increased rates fund needed infrastructure upgrades.

The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.

A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.

Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.