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Science

Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint

Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.

3 months ago

Listen 1:16
A water researcher pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals

Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.

3 months ago

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Science

Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water

The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.

3 months ago

Listen 1:20
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PlanPhilly
Education

DOJ files criminal charges against School District of Philadelphia over asbestos management

Under a deferred prosecution agreement, the federal government may drop the criminal charges if the district complies with federal law.

3 months ago

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Science

A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented

In 2020, Josh Shapiro, then Pa.'s AG, released a landmark report with recommendations on regulating fracking. Advocates say he has done little to advance them.

3 months ago

Listen 1:19
A person walks on a flooded street
Weather

How Philly communities and city government are tackling climate-driven flooding

Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.

3 months ago

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Weather

SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays

Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.

3 months ago

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Science

Delaware City Refinery receives violation for toxic emissions incident in March

The violation is separate from an incident in May that led to sulfur dioxide emissions, but involved the same pollution control device.

3 months ago

Listen 1:14
A woman uses an umbrella for shade in Philadelphia
Weather

Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures

Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.

3 months ago

The Philadelphia skyline.
Weather

Thousands of PECO customers still without power as dangerous heat wave intensifies

PECO is working to fix outages from last week’s storm. But thousands of customers are without power for A/C as temperatures soar.

3 months ago

Elizabeth Lankenau
Community

‘There is no substitute’: Philly advocates and officials defend EPA regulation as agency seeks rollbacks

Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.

4 months ago

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Science

New Castle County residents seek accountability from Delaware City Refinery, regulators

Residents are calling for tougher environmental laws, and want regulators to evaluate what could have been done differently.

4 months ago

Listen 1:42
Offshore turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm
Science

Atlantic Shores seeks to cancel offshore wind contract with N.J., but says it hasn’t abandoned the project

While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.

4 months ago

Listen 1:21
Smoke billowing from the oil refinery
Science

Delaware City Refinery equipment repaired, in operation, after almost 3 weeks

The refinery reported emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide at rates as high as 1,450 per hour over the past couple weeks. Officials say air quality remains good.

4 months ago

Listen 0:47
Philadelphia skyline over the Delaware River
Weather

Philadelphia area expected to see a warmer and wetter summer than normal

Thursday is forecast to be Philly’s first day of the season that tops 90 degrees. It comes with a Code Orange air quality alert.

4 months ago

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