N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy pledges commitment to fighting climate change amid Trump presidency
Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.
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What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region
While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.
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Listen 1:09PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.
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.
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Listen 1:36No ‘seat at the table’: Why Philly-area environmental justice activists fear a Trump win
“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.”
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Listen 1:04How a Trump victory could stall offshore wind expansion
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.
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Listen 5:56Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton
Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.
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Listen 1:20Over 60? Climate change could be coming for your nest egg
Miriam and Benny Saladin were set to retire in Manville, N.J. But their home was located between two rivers, and in more than two decades, their house flooded three times.
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PGW gets federal money to replace aging gas mains in Philly
The money will help the utility improve the safety of its distribution lines and reduce climate-warming emissions.
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Listen 1:11The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.
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Listen 1:20Philly property owners could soon face fines if their EV chargers don’t work
Electric vehicle owners say the city does not have enough public chargers, and the ones that do exist need to be maintained.
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Listen 1:05Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water
The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.
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Listen 0:56The federal money will support the state’s move toward more electric vehicles by adding overnight, fast and ultra-fast truck chargers on I-95.
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Schools in Pa. and N.J. are getting money for electric school buses
Electric buses don’t release tailpipe pollution, so they’re better for the climate and healthier for kids.
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Listen 1:14Volunteers knock on doors to create climate ‘super-voters’ in Philadelphia
The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.
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Listen 4:56Pa. voters split on fracking but show widespread support for stronger regulations
Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.
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