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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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 years ago

A power plant is seen in the distance.
Politics & Policy

‘We should be doing more’: Pa.’s expanded environmental justice policy goes into effect this month

The new policy applies to inspections and enforcement, as well as engagement. It goes into effect this month but is still open for comment.

3 years ago

Listen 1:15
Plants and flowers are shown near a building in a garden
Urban Planning

Delaware Nature Society receives federal dollars for Wilmington pollinator gardens

As the impacts from climate change loom, the Delaware Nature Society hopes community gardens can mitigate heat and stormwater.

3 years ago

Land-based windmills turn in the wind in Atlantic City, N.J., on April 28, 2022.
Science

Major offshore wind developer says financial difficulties will delay New Jersey project

The Danish company Orsted said high-interest rates and supply chain issues will cause delays at three major offshore wind projects.

3 years ago

Sharon Drayton sits on a red bench with a red umbrella outside of her home.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Could patio umbrellas and planters help cool Philly blocks? Researchers team up with residents to find tree alternatives

Citizen scientists and Drexel researchers are testing whether planter benches make summer heat in five Philly neighborhoods more bearable.

3 years ago

The Commodore Barry Bridge connects Chester to Logan Township, N.J.
Urban Planning

More days of sweltering heat and flooding: Delaware County confronts climate crisis with its 1st-ever sustainability plan

Climate projections expect Delco to face significant challenges. Delco’s plan contains more than 200 actions to create a more sustainable and resilient county.

3 years ago

A file photo of minor tidal flooding in Seaside Park. (Image: Dominick Solazzo)
Science

High tide flooding ‘growing in leaps and bounds’ in Mid-Atlantic, NOAA says

NOAA predicts the Mid-Atlantic could see nine to 14 days of high tide flooding this year — roughly three times as many days as the region saw in 2000.

3 years ago

The Brandywine River crested to record levels on Thursday. (City of Wilmington)
Science

New study to determine causes of flooding along Brandywine Creek

The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused the most intense flooding along the Brandywine Creek in 200 years.

3 years ago

People raise their hands and signs
Community

‘We will not allow this environmental genocide’: Chester residents unite against Philly LNG task force

The Philadelphia Liquefied Natural Gas Export Task Force met a wall of unified resistance in Chester for its plans to build an LNG terminal along the Delaware River.

3 years ago

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