Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there is about a 25% increase in food waste, according to the nonprofit organization the Ecology Center.

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.

The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

Part of ReadyPhiladelphia, the new alert system will provide specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood.

Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.

The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.

“With a Harris-Walz administration, we will at least have a seat at the table,” one activist said. “With a Trump administration, there won't be a table.”

Trump said he would stop offshore wind on “day one” should he win the election. The wind industry worries about delays to permits and proponents worry about jobs.

Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.

The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.