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Environment

Wind turbines
Politics & Policy

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

2 months ago

Miguel Modestino is an associate professor of chemical engineering at New York University. He began working on the 'artificial leaf' more than 10 years ago. (The New York University Tandon School of Engineering)
The Pulse
Science

The years-long quest to make an ‘artificial leaf’ as a promising fuel alternative

The artificial leaf was a vision for moving beyond fossil fuels. Researchers have since run into obstacles, but continue to push the field forward.

2 months ago

Listen 10:00
fire burning trees
Weather

South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday

On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.

2 months ago

Donald Trump raises a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

2 months ago

Delaware River
PlanPhilly
Science

‘We are really concerned’: Salty water creeps toward Philly drinking water intake as dry conditions persist

The Delaware River Basin Commission has a plan for situations like this, and could step up its efforts to repel the salt front if conditions worsen.

2 months ago

Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory.
Science

‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

2 months ago

Smoke from a forest fire
Weather

New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

2 months ago

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Kevin Roche, Cheri Harrison and Elisa Ruse-Esposito pose
Community

Bedding down for winter: Love Your Park returns to Philadelphia this weekend to beautify city parks and green spaces

“We try to make it so that you can do a little or a lot,” said one organizer. “If you have 15 minutes … if you have three hours, we'll take it all.”

2 months ago

Supporters watch returns at a campaign election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center. (Evan Vucci/AP/AP)
Science
NPR

Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and climate policy, analysts and activists say

In recent months, Trump railed against wind turbines and electric vehicles, which experts say would help curb climate pollution.

2 months ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun as she walks along with a child
Weather

The Philadelphia region remains under drought watch. Here’s what you need to know

The Philadelphia area is facing record dry conditions. Meteorologists say months of rainfall is needed.

2 months ago

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Sign for Gloucester Township
Politics & Policy

Gloucester Township residents vote against proposed sewer sale

Gloucester Township voters bucked the growing trend of water and sewer sales to investor-owned utilities.

2 months ago

Gloucester Township, N.J. (Google maps)
Politics & Policy

Gloucester Township voters to decide whether to sell sewer system

Gloucester Township officials say the sale would pay off a $65 million debt and help reduce property taxes.

2 months ago

Donald Trump's face
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

No ‘seat at the table’: Why Philly-area environmental justice activists fear a Trump win

“With a Harris-Walz administration, we will at least have a seat at the table,” one activist said. “With a Trump administration, there won't be a table.”

2 months ago

Listen 1:04
Chinita Bradshaw
PlanPhilly
Community

‘We need our library’: Nicetown-Tioga branch reopens after 6-month closure due to earthquake damage

After a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in April, inspectors declared the building unsafe. The branch reopened just in time to serve as a polling place for the election.

2 months ago

A crane juxtaposed with the Philadelphia skyline
Science

PhilaPort to receive millions in federal dollars to replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

2 months ago

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