A network of air quality monitors grows in a formerly redlined area of West Philadelphia
The network will provide residents of formerly redlined areas of West Philly and Harrisburg real-time info about the air they’re breathing.
3 days ago
Listen 1:07In Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, plans for a temporary solution to flooding hit a snag
The issue with temporary HESCO-style flood barriers comes after a plan for a levee in Eastwick was deemed not viable.
4 days ago
Listen 1:07Delaware bans toxic firefighting foam used for fuel fires
The firefighting foam used to extinguish fuel fires has contaminated drinking water supplies nationwide.
5 days ago
Listen 1:18Anglers warned to not eat PFAS contaminated fish from the Wissahickon watershed
Environmental regulators found high levels of PFAS chemicals in fish tissue sampled from the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries.
1 week ago
Listen 1:04PGW spends millions in ads with the MLB team. The utility’s CEO is in apparent violation of state ethics law for not disclosing the value of the accepted gifts.
2 weeks ago
Listen 5:18Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership
Kingsbury plans to test new materials for hydroelectric power equipment that can support the needs of modern-day grids.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:09EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site
The Vineland Chemical Company produced arsenic-based herbicides and fungicides for 45 years, causing widespread contamination.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:53PGW upgrading infrastructure to cut a small fraction of its climate pollution
The project will reduce methane releases and cut the utility's overall greenhouse gas emissions by a fraction of a percent.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:04PennEnvironment and Drexel University researchers found microplastics in more than 20 waterways across the watershed.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Nor’easter scoured Jersey and Delaware beaches, causing erosion and flooding
A 2025 beach-replenishment project in Atlantic City cost about $40 million, while work this year in Sea Isle, Strathmere and Ocean City had a $41 million price tag.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun’s energy and saving money on utilities
Unionville High School in Kennett Square and Universal Audenried Charter School in Philadelphia are building solar arrays that will slash their energy bills.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Gusty winds, dangerous waves, flooding expected along New Jersey, Delaware coast
A powerful nor’easter is expected to push strong winds and high surf along the coast.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:00What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’
Link Logistics is testing the waters for a data center that would sit around 100 feet from homes in Trainer, Pennsylvania.
3 weeks ago
Delaware to test and treat toxic PFAS in private wells free of charge
The program will help homeowners with private wells who are responsible for testing and treating their own drinking water.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Vineland residents have pushed back against the data center, citing noise and air pollution.
4 weeks ago
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