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Leaves crunch underfoot at the Morris Arboretum.
Community

Why ‘leaving the leaves’ this fall could help your garden flourish

Scientists say bagging your leaves can have detrimental impacts on the ecosystem.

2 years ago

President Biden speaks at a podium
NPR
Politics & Policy

To rein in climate change, Biden pledges $7 billion to regional ‘hydrogen hubs’

President Joe Biden announced the projects Friday during a stop at the Tioga Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

A plant that burns hydrogen is visible
Politics & Policy

Biden to announce funding for ‘clean energy’ hydrogen hub in Pa., N.J., and Del.

The move is part of the Biden administration’s plan to tackle climate change. But climate activists say it’s a false solution.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
Dylan Lewis speaking to the group
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST

The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.

2 years ago

Cat Tucker watches from her porch as a television crew films a mangled tree swaying in her front yard, after a severe thunderstorm passed through Chadds Ford, Delaware County in August, 2023
Weather

Climate change is causing more damaging ‘mid-size’ storms. Insurers are taking notice

Storm damage is on the rise. Here’s what that means for homeowners in the Delaware Valley.

2 years ago

Listen 7:01
Thomas Jackson holds up a candle that repels mosquitos in each hand as he smiles.
Community

‘They’re gonna get you’: Southbridge residents seek relief from decades-old mosquito problem

Scientists say the mosquito problem could worsen as climate change threatens more rain and increased sea levels.

2 years ago

Listen 5:23
Bike riders pose for a photo
PlanPhilly
Community

Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change

“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.

2 years ago

A bulldozer on a beach
Weather

Ophelia’s remnants continue to damage N.J. and Del. beaches with flooding and erosion

Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to cause high winds, flooding, and beach erosion along the Delaware and New Jersey beaches.

2 years ago

The PDC Machines company demonstrated how to refuel their hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on September 22, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station

A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.

2 years ago

Erica Brown poses for a photo
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps

In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.

2 years ago

Kids play at a pool.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Despite record global heat, Philly had coolest summer since 2014

Philadelphia recorded just one official heat-related death, the lowest count in 6 years.

2 years ago

Flooding in a neighborhood in New JErsey
Community

New Jersey residents urged to prepare for more extreme weather emergencies

“That preparedness is what helps you mitigate when you have a devastating storm,” said State Police Superintendent Col. Pat Callahan.

2 years ago

Listen 5:28
A person holding an umbrella walks with a student in the bright sun.
Education

‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat

More than 57% of Philly public school buildings lack adequate cooling systems. As climate change makes extreme heat more likely, students are bearing the consequences.

2 years ago

A view of a skyscraper from below
Science

New Jersey’s largest buildings will now track electricity and water use in statewide conservation effort

The New Jersey Clean Energy Act requires the largest building owners to report energy and water usage for the first time, and there are incentives to conserve power.

2 years ago

Listen 2:13
The water front near the city of Chester
Community

FEMA designates several Pa., Del., N.J. areas as ‘disaster resilience zones’: Here’s what that means

The new designation prioritizes the areas for federal funding related to climate change resilience.

2 years ago

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