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Work continues at a shale gas well drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa., March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Science

Top climate stories of 2024: N. J. wildfires, fracking fact checks and an uncertain future for ‘green’ hydrogen energy

2024 marked a year of climate solutions pushed by the federal government. But the future of President Joe Biden’s signature climate programs are uncertain.

6 months ago

Outgoing DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin
Science

Delaware releases updated energy ‘playbook’ to combat climate change

The last time Delaware updated its energy plan was 2009. The new plan contains strategies to combat climate change.

6 months ago

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a backup transformer on a truck
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PECO moves transformer flooded during Ida to prepare for more extreme weather

The utility got a federal grant to speed up several projects to improve reliability of its grid during extreme weather.

6 months ago

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Planes at Philadelphia International Airport.
PlanPhilly
Science

Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

6 months ago

Listen 1:07
Steve Schwartz demonstrates fly fishing
Community

Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout

The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.

6 months ago

Listen 1:18
an aerial view of the hurricane
Weather

Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes

New research from Climate Central shows record-breaking ocean temperatures helped spin hurricanes faster, creating more destructive wind speeds.

7 months ago

Workers repairing eroded dunes
Science

Emergency dredging project to restore Delaware Indian River Inlet has begun

The restoration project involves dredging 380,000 cubic yards of sand from a shoal on the south side of the Indian River Inlet to rebuild the beach and dunes.

7 months ago

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a plate of Thanksgiving food
Science

What’s the best way to dispose of leftovers this Thanksgiving?

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there is about a 25% increase in food waste, according to the nonprofit organization the Ecology Center.

7 months ago

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two phones, a tablet and a gaming device on a table
PlanPhilly
Science

Fixed is the new ‘new’: Advocates say to consider greener tech purchases this holiday season

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

7 months ago

Listen 1:05
Philadelphia skyline over the Delaware River
Weather

Recent rainfall not enough to pull Philly region out of drought, climatologists say

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

7 months ago

a boat driving in the bay
Weather

Human waste has been detected in Southern Delaware waterways. Home septic systems may be to blame

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

7 months ago

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A view of the Delaware River from Morrisville, Pa. The Delaware River Basin Commission voted Wednesday on a resolution that could result in a ban on fracking in the Basin.
Community

Delaware River basin managers could take conservation efforts if drought worsens

Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply emergency.

7 months ago

Listen 0:59
Nicolas O'Rourke sits and speaks
Community

Climate activists criticize exclusion from PGW’s budget process, propose new rules

The Public Advocate joined with a climate justice group to propose rules it says allow full participation in PGW’s budget process without bogging it down.

7 months ago

Listen 1:25
three dresses
Science

So beautiful but so terrible: Academy of Natural Sciences traces the ecology of fashion

Clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection dress up a cautionary tale about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

7 months ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A long time coming’: Philly launches flood alerts for Eastwick neighborhood

Part of ReadyPhiladelphia, the new alert system will provide specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood.

7 months ago

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