
Pa.’s new environmental justice policy doesn’t solve the problem, advocates say
“The community has to have a determining voice,” one critic said. “This policy doesn't do that.”
2 years ago
Federal money coming to Philly for tree planting, lead paint awareness, and A/C units
Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows
Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
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New Castle County’s ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ advances clean transportation and economic growth
The ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ uses funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric vehicle charging plugs at parks and libraries.
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Listen 1:11Hydrogen is coming to Pennsylvania. Now what?
Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop.
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Millions of federal dollars could help Pa. build a climate-ready electric grid
PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light’s plans include floodproofing, adding battery storage, and increasing grid capacity.
2 years ago
‘We can have nice things’: Philly climate activists rally for investments in public spaces
The Sunrise activists want Philly’s next mayor to put solar panels on rec center roofs, open libraries longer, and turn vacant lots into gardens.
2 years ago
Why some Philadelphians want gas-powered leaf blowers to disappear
Several other cities have already banned or started phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers over their unhealthy emissions.
2 years ago
Why ‘leaving the leaves’ this fall could help your garden flourish
Scientists say bagging your leaves can have detrimental impacts on the ecosystem.
2 years ago
Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.
The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST
The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.
2 years ago
Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice
Storm damage is on the rise. Here’s what that means for homeowners in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 7:01‘They’re gonna get you’: Southbridge residents seek relief from decades-old mosquito problem
Scientists say the mosquito problem could worsen as climate change threatens more rain and increased sea levels.
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Listen 5:23Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change
“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.
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Ophelia’s remnants continue to damage N.J. and Del. beaches with flooding and erosion
Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to cause high winds, flooding, and beach erosion along the Delaware and New Jersey beaches.
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