
Historically warm temps and record low snowfall: How Philly’s weather stacked up in 2023
Scientists say human-caused climate change and El Niño contributed to a record warm year globally.
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Orange skies, flash floods, and offshore wind drama: Here are WHYY News’ top climate stories of 2023
Climate change took a big toll on the Philly region this year, featuring everything from wildfire smoke to serious flash floods. And yet, climate solutions abound.
2 years ago
Efforts are underway to help beautify and protect New Jersey’s urban areas with trees
New Jersey environmental groups are working together to plant more trees in urban areas.
2 years ago
Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.
2 years ago
Listen 5:23What the climate talks in Dubai mean for the Philadelphia region
Here's a look at what these talks have yielded in the past, and what people in the Delaware Valley hope to get out of COP28.
2 years ago
Listen 5:04Electric vehicle mandate takes effect in Delaware
Under the rule, 43% of new cars and light trucks at dealerships for the 2027 model year must be electric or plug-in hybrid. That increases to 82% by 2032.
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Listen 1:55Love them or hate them, lima beans could be key to climate resilient crop
A new collaboration of scientists, farmers, and foodies are giving the lima bean a makeover. But will people actually eat them?
2 years ago
Listen 9:29Amtrak backs off plan to install natural gas boilers at 30th Street Station
Crediting climate activists and new climate goals, Amtrak reversed its plans to replace a steam system with natural gas boilers.
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Listen 1:03Many coastal New Jersey homeowners lack flood insurance despite rising seas, report says
A gap in flood insurance coverage leaves millions at risk as the frequency and severity of extreme weather events increase across the Northeast, the report notes.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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