
Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Judge denies PGW internal records of climate advocates, citing First Amendment protection
PGW sought emails, texts and memos from climate groups that are participating in its ratemaking case. The PUC ruled that would violate the First Amendment.
4 weeks ago
Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint
Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:16Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals
Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water
The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management
Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.
1 month ago
Listen 1:02A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented
In 2020, Josh Shapiro, then Pa.'s AG, released a landmark report with recommendations on regulating fracking. Advocates say he has done little to advance them.
1 month ago
Listen 1:19How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding
Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays
Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.
1 month ago
Delaware City Refinery receives violation for toxic emissions incident in March
The violation is separate from an incident in May that led to sulfur dioxide emissions, but involved the same pollution control device.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures
Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.
1 month ago
Thousands of PECO customers still without power as dangerous heat wave intensifies
PECO is working to fix outages from last week’s storm. But thousands of customers are without power for A/C as temperatures soar.
1 month ago
Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.
1 month ago
New Castle County residents seek accountability from Delaware City Refinery, regulators
Residents are calling for tougher environmental laws, and want regulators to evaluate what could have been done differently.
1 month ago
Listen 1:42While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.
2 months ago
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