Philadelphia Gas Commission rejects PGW’s expanded Port Richmond LNG plant until further study
The Philadelphia Gas Commission tabled the $182 million proposal but agreed to fund $5 million for engineering and environmental studies.
3 days ago
Listen 1:25At Penn’s DumoLab, researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.
4 days ago
Listen 6:37Gardener’s guide: How to convert your home lawn into a meadow
Meadows and native plants have a number of benefits, including soaking up stormwater and attracting pollinators.
5 days ago
Delaware City Refinery to emit toxic gas as it repairs machinery
The Delaware City Refinery has a history of releasing sulfur dioxide while fixing equipment issues.
1 week ago
Listen 0:57Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’
In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.
2 weeks ago
Listen 6:05‘Devastated’: Lankenau slated for closure after tense Philadelphia school board vote
A sophomore at Lankenau said she’d rather graduate early or take a GED test than transfer to a different school for her senior year.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:10Straight ‘F’s: Philadelphia region’s air quality ranking worsens in annual lung health report
The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Pa. wants homeowners to ditch their lawns for meadows — starting with free native plant kits
Unlike lawns, which have short roots, meadows soak up water and prevent stormwater pollution.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12N.J. lawmakers look to toss out higher coastal elevation rules
Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on a resolution that pits the state Legislature against Gov. Mikie Sherrill over climate-driven flood rules.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Earth Day: How climate change is threatening vulnerable species in Pennsylvania
Five decades after the original Earth Day, some Pennsylvania species are still at extreme risk.
3 weeks ago
PECO announces new leadership following controversial rate hike and stalled union negotiations
David Vahos, PECO president and CEO, will become “special advisor” to parent company Exelon’s CEO.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Anglers help stock White Clay Creek with trout, celebrate improvements to water quality
Pennsylvania has awarded more than $17 million in grants to 89 state projects to improve water quality and support trout.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Delaware lawmakers advance measure to protect state’s wetlands
After several failed attempts to protect nontidal wetlands, Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that developers say they can get behind.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:19PECO withdraws its rate hike case after backlash from Pa. governor, lawmakers
PECO made record profits in 2025 after a recent rate hike. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro had called the new proposal “pure greed.”
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:25Goats, 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.
1 month ago
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