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Dustyn Thompson
Politics & Policy

‘All about accessibility’: Delaware offers $2,500 rebates for electric vehicle buyers and requires charging capability in new homes

The two new laws pave the way for more EVs on Delaware roads as advocates hope the state environmental secretary takes an even stronger step.

2 years ago

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Land-based windmills turn in the wind in Atlantic City, N.J., on April 28, 2022.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey offshore wind opponents sue state and developer to block tax breaks

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that allows one offshore wind developer — the Danish company Orsted — to keep tax credits it had agreed to pass on to ratepayers.

2 years ago

A bus leaves the Midvale depot in Nicetown
PlanPhilly
Community

SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown still faces opposition as city weighs permit renewal

A civil rights investigation by the EPA over the city’s initial permitting of the facility is still ongoing.

2 years ago

Transit riders wait for the bus in the shade at Broad Street and Erie Avenue
PlanPhilly
Weather

Some Philly neighborhoods can be up to 12 degrees hotter due to the built environment, new study shows

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.

2 years ago

Evening commuters travel on Broad Street past a hazy City Hall, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Weather

Philly is under a Heat Health Emergency due to ‘oppressive’ temps

Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.

2 years ago

Toxic algae bloom
Science

Dangerous levels of toxic ‘blue-green algae’ found in South Jersey ponds and lakes

Exposure to toxic blue-green algae can cause organ damage in humans and kill pets.

2 years ago

Cars are seen in a flooded area of Philly
PlanPhilly
Community

Flash floods can be deadly. Here are some tips for staying safe

Pay attention to emergency alerts, don’t drive into floodwaters, and get to higher ground if possible.

2 years ago

President Biden at the press conference at the shipyard.
Science

Biden touts offshore wind at Philly Shipyard, opens door for turbines in Gulf of Mexico

President Biden visited Philly to stump for new clean energy jobs in the region. He says a new vessel built at the Philly Shipyard will employ about 1,000 people.

2 years ago

A view of the exterior of the Frankford Library.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly expands cooling centers for next heat emergency, focusing on libraries and rec centers instead of buses

Emergency management officials plan to use 13 libraries and 21 rec centers as cooling centers this summer.

2 years ago

A roadblock is seen as crews search for a a pair of missing children swept away after weekend rains, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Washington Crossing, in Upper Makefield Township, Pa.
Weather

Climate scientists say extreme rain behind deadly Bucks County flood is becoming more frequent

The storm behind the deadly Bucks County flood dumped about a month’s worth of rain in two hours. It’s the sort of deluge scientists say climate change could make more common.

2 years ago

Busy Center City street with City Hall in the background
Weather

Pa. extends Code Orange for Philly area as wildfires fuel poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

2 years ago

A truck drives past loading docks at a distribution center
Urban Planning

Environmental org creates tool to help municipalities regulate warehouse development

A model ordinance released by PennFuture aims to limit impacts like truck traffic and increased stormwater runoff.

2 years ago

Paintings by Diane Burko show climate change data in a painting form.
Science

Philly exhibit highlights how art can move the needle in public perception of climate change

A recent study shows fine art can more effectively communicate climate change than data visualization.

2 years ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun in Juniata Park
PlanPhilly
Science

Philly’s summer has been wetter than normal. So what’s with the drought watch?

Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.

2 years ago

Philadelphia skyline
Weather

Code Orange declared for Philly area due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

2 years ago

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