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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

overhead view of Low water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir
Science

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.

1 year ago

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PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Science

PECO 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.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump's face
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

No ‘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.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:04
wind turbines
Science

How 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.

1 year ago

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COnstruction project underway
Science

Real 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.

1 year ago

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Miriam Saladin, next to her husband, shows a photo from her phone
Science
NPR

Over 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.

1 year ago

Rowhouses are seen in Philly
PlanPhilly
Science

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.

1 year ago

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The former site of the PES Refinery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The PES refinery redeveloper signed a ‘community benefits commitment’ with 16 groups. Here’s what’s inside

The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
Nate Golubiewski trying to use an EV charging station
Community

Philly 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.

1 year ago

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A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Weather

Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

1 year ago

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One of the new bank of EVgo quick chargers for electric vehicles outside a Wawa store at Aramingo Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane in Philadelphia. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Science

Delaware secures $14.3M to expand overnight, fast and ultra-fast charging stations along I-95 corridor

The federal money will support the state’s move toward more electric vehicles by adding overnight, fast and ultra-fast truck chargers on I-95.

1 year ago

a parked electric school bus
Education

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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
Hilary Naiberk and Nikhil Lakhani
Politics & Policy

Volunteers 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.

1 year ago

Listen 4:56
A hydraulic fracturing drill rig in Bradford County
Science

Pa. 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.

1 year ago

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