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Environmental consultant Wayne DeFeo surveys the daily collection at the Robert C. Shinn, Jr. Recycling Center in Westampton, NJ. (Grant Hill/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Some researchers say plastic recycling is a 'fraud' — What do we do now?

Only about five percent of plastics produced annually are recycled in the U.S. So how much plastic is five percent? And will recycling that amount make a difference?

1 year ago

Listen 11:00
Shoppers pass a display of Procter & Gamble's Tide detergent at a Wal-Mart in White Plains, N.Y. July 21, 2006. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
The Pulse
Science

From cold washing to detergent sheets: greener options for laundry

How we do our laundry has gotten an eco-friendly makeover — but do greener options impact the cleaning power of our wash cycle?

1 year ago

Listen 10:53
The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Science

EPA sets stricter air emission rules for 3 Philly-area polluters and dozens of others nationwide

The new restrictions will apply to over 200 facilities across the country. The EPA says they’ll cut cancer risk.

1 year ago

Listen 1:21
A sign for Philadelphia Gas Works
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Gas Commission approves $19 million in new fossil fuel infrastructure

Climate activists say PGW’s plan for the infrastructure conflicts with the city's climate goals.

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
Looking at a flooded canal
Urban Planning

‘If it can rain, it can flood’: Amid severe storms in Bucks County, Pa. officials are trying to tackle rising flood insurance premiums

Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. Pa.'s insurance commissioner says “not even close” to enough people have flood insurance.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
Philly Thrive co-director Shawmar Pitts
PlanPhilly
Community

Environmental justice activists push for home repair and renewable energy money in Philly budget

Activists with Philly Thrive argue repairs help residents stay in their homes and adapt to climate change. At least one member of City Council is listening.

1 year ago

offshore wind turbines in Copenhagen
Science

New Jersey to fund research on offshore wind impacts on whales

The new funding will help researchers evaluate the impact of offshore wind activities on whales, birds and the marine ecosystem.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
An image of a Stop sign in the middle of flooding.
Courts & Law

Bucks County files climate lawsuit against Big Oil

Filed a year after devastating flash floods killed seven people in Bucks County, the lawsuit alleges the oil industry deceived the public about its climate impact.

1 year ago

Listen 1:08
A person walks by a sign reading Drexel University.
Education

Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

1 year ago

A car hooked up to a charger
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New rules aim to boost EV sales as Philly drivers await more charging stations

A federal program to help states install charging stations has met a slow rollout, leaving EV drivers dependent on the available slower chargers.

1 year ago

Listen 2:00
Electric vehicle docking station
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s gas tax could soon rise, and EV owners may have to pay a fee

“Climate change is killing us,” said one lawmaker of the electric vehicle fee. “We don’t need hurdles; we need to make it as easy as possible.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a news conference at the United Association Local 524 union building in Scranton, Pa., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, and asks for new renewable energy goals

Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.

1 year ago

Maya van Rossum yelling from the crowd at the meeting
Community

Cheers and jeers: Environmentalists clash with Gov. Shapiro at hydrogen energy meeting in Northeast Philly

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.

1 year ago

Listen 1:48
Atlantic City N.J.
Science

Atlantic City is one of the most flood-vulnerable coastal cities, report finds

A new study published in Nature measures whether land across 32 U.S. coastline cities is sinking or rising, and combines it with sea-level projections.

1 year ago

Listen 1:19
A building with a sign that reads PECO
Money

‘Fix the mix’: Climate activists want PECO to buy more renewable energy

Climate activists want PECO to add more renewables to its energy sources and say solar and wind energy are cheap enough to make them viable for ratepayers and the environment.

1 year ago

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