
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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:13SEPTA says heat wave precautions could mean schedule delays
Extreme heat could impact rail infrastructure. SEPTA says it slows down trains to prevent failures.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
Listen 1:14Philadelphia region faces record-breaking temperatures
Temperatures in the area could hit 100 degrees Tuesday for the first time since 2012.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
Last week, the EPA announced that it plans to repeal a rule expected to curb climate pollution from power plants.
4 months ago
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 1:42While 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 1:21Delaware 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 0:47Philadelphia 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
Sussex County Council denied a permit for a substation to US Wind for a renewable energy project last year.
4 months ago
Listen 1:05Philadelphia City Council urges Parks and Rec to stop using chemical herbicides
Councilmember Nina Ahmad said Parks and Recreation officials are ignoring the 2020 law. The city department says the natural herbicides don’t work.
4 months ago
Listen 0:51First Amendment battle pits Philadelphia Gas Works against climate advocates in rate hike case
Philadelphia Gas Works says it is seeking facts in the rate hike case. Climate advocates say the utility is trampling on First Amendment rights.
5 months ago
Listen 2:48Delaware City residents ‘safe’ as refinery emits toxic gas, environmental regulators say
Delaware’s top environmental regulator apologized Thursday for what he called poor public messaging about emissions from the Delaware City Refinery.
5 months ago
Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations
The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
5 months ago
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