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From street food in Thailand to a bakery in a Syrian refugee camp to how one scientist uses state of the art pollen analysis to track the origins of honey (and also to solve cold murder cases), Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Radio goes anywhere and everywhere to ask questions and get answers about cooking, food, culture, wine, farming, restaurants, literature, and the lives and cultures of the people who grow, produce, and create the food we eat.

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PlanPhilly
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‘Completely unacceptable’: Nearly two dozen Philly libraries closed this summer due to A/C issues

Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during extreme heat. But many have unreliable A/C.

2 years ago

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Weather

The Philly region is under an Excessive Heat Warning, with heat indexes up to 105 degrees possible

“Dangerously hot conditions” are in the forecast. A Code Orange is also in effect due to poor air quality.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Less than 1% of clothing gets recycled. This University of Delaware researcher has a plan to fix that

Fast fashion is creating more and more clothing waste. A PhD student at University of Delaware has a new and simple solution.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Science

‘We can learn from them’: Transit professionals to gather in Philly for green bus conference

It will be the first time the Zero Emissions Bus Conference has come to the East Coast. Organizers say there’s growing interest across the country.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is creating its own environmental justice mapping tool with input from residents

At the first in a series of workshops, Philadelphians raised concerns about illegal dumping, poorly maintained trees and air pollution.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Education

New state grant program means solar panels could bring deeper savings to cash-strapped Philly schools

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

2 years ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Education

As the climate warms, more Philly public schools get A/C — but dozens still don’t have enough

A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

2 years ago

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Community

Chemours opens new battery materials lab in Newark, Del.

Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved

President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

2 years ago

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Weather

Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

2 years ago

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