Environment

“Their actions caused the … 4-story building to be fully engulfed in flames,” one first responder wrote in a report obtained by WHYY News.

The lawsuit alleges French company Arkema negligently discharged PFAS into the Goose Creek watershed in West Chester.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.

Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.

In a recording obtained by WHYY, a Camden County official said it was “by the grace of God” neighboring sewage treatment operations were spared.

The students' study is helping shape Wilmington’s plan to replace the old lead pipes as city officials ask residents to help them identify more.

The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 the following year if the increase is approved.

The creek is not used for drinking water, and officials say no other source of drinking water has been affected.

Friday’s scrapyard fire caused roughly 100 people to evacuate their homes. It wasn’t EMR’s first.

The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.

Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.

According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.