‘Right plant, right place’: Philly Flower Show encourages adapting to climate change
Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.
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Lankenau students, staff and parents continue to fight proposed school closure
A school district leader told Lankenau students and staff that no final decisions have been made about closures during a press conference Wednesday.
2 days ago
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.
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Listen 1:08Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details
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.
1 week ago
Listen 1:02PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes
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.
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Listen 1:15New network of 76 air monitors throughout Philadelphia provides detailed look at air quality
The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:59How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year
A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits
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.
4 weeks ago
Listen 5:35Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power
Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11Amid data center boom, Delaware lawmakers want to protect residents from electricity rate hikes
Residents are concerned that a strain on the power grid could mean higher electric bills.
1 month ago
Listen 1:08New Jersey bans some products with toxic PFAS chemicals. Here’s what to know
People can be exposed to the so-called “forever” chemicals from household products like carpets and cosmetics.
1 month ago
Listen 1:03The surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow in the Philly region
Winter is still the fastest-warming season on the East Coast. “You're always going to see variable weather patterns,” one expert said.
1 month ago
Listen 0:52N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know
Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.
1 month ago
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