WHYY News Climate Desk
The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible
“Dangerously hot conditions” are in the forecast. A Code Orange is also in effect due to poor air quality.
3 months ago
Fast fashion is creating more and more clothing waste. A PhD student at University of Delaware has a new and simple solution.
3 months ago
‘We can learn from them’: Transit professionals to gather in Philly for green bus conference
It will be the first time the Zero Emissions Bus Conference has come to the East Coast. Organizers say there’s growing interest across the country.
3 months ago
Philly is creating its own environmental justice mapping tool with input from residents
At the first in a series of workshops, Philadelphians raised concerns about illegal dumping, poorly maintained trees and air pollution.
3 months ago
The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season
A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.
3 months ago
Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’
The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.
3 months ago
Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.
Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.
3 months ago
Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough
At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!
3 months ago
As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough
A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.
4 months ago
Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting
Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.
4 months ago
Listen 1:40Chemours opens new battery materials lab in Newark, Del.
Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.
4 months ago
The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved
President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.
4 months ago
Listen 1:14Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region
Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.
4 months ago
Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region
Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.
4 months ago
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