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Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

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Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting

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Chemours opens new battery materials lab in Newark, Del.

Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.

9 months ago

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The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved

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9 months ago

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Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

9 months ago

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Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region

Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.

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Mitch Engleka, 28, manufacturing engineer (right) and Nick Ball, a manufacturing technician (left), inspect a mold that creates latches to secure the spare tire on a Dodge Durango at Southco in Concordville, Pa.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Bucks County Community College receives $2M for clean energy job training

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Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

10 months ago

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Philly area under Heat Advisory, with heat index values up to 103; Code Orange declared due to poor air quality

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10 months ago

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Climate activists want a seat at the table when it comes to PGW’s budget. The city has a proposal to prevent that

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.

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A year after deadly flash flooding in Bucks County, family members remember loved ones

There were 10 flood-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the National Weather Service. That’s the highest number in the state since 2011.

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