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Community

A South Jersey county is asking artists to create trolls made from recycled materials

Burlington County officials are looking to promote art and recycling with a new Troll Trek initiative.

8 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

5 ways to make your Philly-area home greener

Worried about your carbon footprint, but not sure where to start? Turns out there’s plenty you can do at home.

8 months ago

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Community

‘Catch the Rain’ program helps residents prevent stormwater runoff in White Clay watershed

Runoff from development, roofs, driveways and lawns cause some of the greatest amounts of pollution in the White Clay watershed.

8 months ago

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Melissa Lynn Torre, founder of the Vellum Street Soap Company, with recycled glass jars and bottles she uses to package the skin products she creates and sells. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help

Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.

8 months ago

Eva Stebel, water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response
Politics & Policy

EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Water providers will have a total of five years to test and treat their drinking water for PFAS.

9 months ago

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Community

Voodoo doll, whoopie cushion, denture powder among bizarre trash plucked from Jersey Shore

Volunteers with the Clean Ocean Action environmental group removed over 175,000 items from the state's coastline last year, including pineapples, tires and leg hair remover.

9 months ago

Lawmakers argue consumers should have the ability to fix and modify their own purchased products without restrictions from the manufacturer.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Right to Repair, Jo Piazza on ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’

Lawmakers in many states - including Pennsylvania and New Jersey - want you to be able to repair your cracked cell phone screen, broken laptop or other tech.

Air Date: April 2, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
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Money

Want to save money on your water bill? Start with checking for leaks

Water providers and environmental agencies have several tips to help homeowners find leaks and cut down on water waste.

9 months ago

Algorithm Vegan Grill's Nashville Hot sandwich uses brined Blackbird Seitan, dredged in seasoned flour and lightly fried, with homemade bread and butter pickles in a sweet potato bun.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Algorithm Vegan Grill shifts focus to food truck after shutting down Queen Village brick-and-mortar

Owner Matt Rafferty discusses the challenges and highlights of a year-and-a-half on Passyunk Ave.

9 months ago

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Science

New Jersey to fund research on offshore wind impacts on whales

The new funding will help researchers evaluate the impact of offshore wind activities on whales, birds and the marine ecosystem.

9 months ago

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Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk
Politics & Policy

Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects in Pa. and other battleground states

The Biden administration said federal funding will go toward projects on current or former mine land sites in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky and West Virginia.

9 months ago

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Education

Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

9 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New rules aim to boost EV sales as Philly drivers await more charging stations

A federal program to help states install charging stations has met a slow rollout, leaving EV drivers dependent on the available slower chargers.

9 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a news conference at the United Association Local 524 union building in Scranton, Pa., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro proposes state climate program to replace RGGI, and asks for new renewable energy goals

Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.

10 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

The future of Greensgrow Farms could look like its past, with a lot of work

The Kensington spot won’t become condos — and could be home to a garden center once again

10 months ago

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