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Workers dig up the street to fix the gas leak.
Science

Gas industry group that includes PGW lobbies against federal funding for Philadelphia and state

The American Public Gas Association wants Trump to limit funds for cutting carbon emissions. Philadelphia Gas Works is its largest member.

1 year ago

Listen 6:38
a FEMA sign
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly may lose federal dollars to protect drinking water, shifting the costs to ratepayers

FEMA is ending a grant program expected to help prevent basement flooding in Northern Liberties, South Kensington and Ludlow. Ratepayers could be on the hook for the projects.

1 year ago

Volunteers at New Jersey’s beaches last year
Science

Thousands of bottle caps, plastic pieces littered New Jersey beaches last year, report finds

Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
a sign by the water reads FISHING ALLOWED
Science

Anglers to cast their lines during New Jersey’s opening day of trout season

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.

1 year ago

Listen 1:10
sturgeon
Science

EPA announces commitment to protect fish in the Delaware River

The announcement comes after environmentalists took legal action to speed up the process.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
Maitreyi Roy, executive director of Bartram’s Garden, on one of the garden paths
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region

Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
Climate activists with Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia picket
Science

Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report

A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.

1 year ago

Listen 1:03
Protesters marching and carrying signs. One reads RED OR BLUE EPA PROTECTS YOU and another reads EPA PROTECTS ALL AMERICANS
PlanPhilly
Community

‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts

EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
cones, bulldozers and barrier parts sit in an unused road
Courts & Law

Oil companies ask Bucks County judge to dismiss climate lawsuit

A Bucks County judge must decide whether a lawsuit against several oil companies can proceed. The county says Big Oil should pay for damages.

1 year ago

Listen 1:27
Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies continues to monitor air, water in Jenkintown and says no health risks found

The company has tested air, creeks, soot and debris from the fire. It plans to continue air and water monitoring “for the foreseeable future.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:21
Philadelphia Gas Works
PlanPhilly
Science

PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School

The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.

1 year ago

Listen 1:11
an offshore turbine
Science

EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project

After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.

1 year ago

Listen 1:15
The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated

In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.

1 year ago

Listen 1:02
a wildfire burning
Weather

New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought

New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.

1 year ago

Listen 1:00
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y.,
Science

‘Cartoon villainy’: Former regulators say EPA’s planned rollbacks would reverse 50 years of environmental progress

The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.

1 year ago

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