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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.

2 years ago

Listen 5:56
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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
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.

2 years ago

Listen 0:56
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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:06
A person walks on a flooded street
Weather

East Falls, Manayunk publish flood mitigation study 3 years after Hurricane Ida

Situated along the Schuylkill River, East Falls and Manayunk are prone to serious flooding.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
a wind turbine
Courts & Law

Conservative Delaware think tank sues to stop Maryland offshore wind farm

Up to four power cables from offshore wind turbines will be buried under Delaware wetlands and beaches. Some fishermen worry about harm to wildlife.

2 years ago

Listen 0:55
an overhead view of the turbine
Science

Wilmington’s Hagley Museum is using old technology for a sustainable future

Historic dams along the Brandywine River are helping the museum get off the electrical grid.

2 years ago

Listen 2:22
Marcellus shale gas well
Politics & Policy

Fracking in Pennsylvania hasn’t gone as well as some may think

Twenty years after the state's first shale gas well was drilled, jobs comprise less than 1% of the workforce, residents fear health impacts and environmental damage continues.

2 years ago

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