
EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated
In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.
2 months ago
Listen 1:02New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought
New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
2 months ago
Listen 1:396 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations
Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
2 months ago
Listen 1:28Philadelphians push the city to do more to plant and protect trees
One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00City of Philadelphia requests water, sewer rate hike
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.
3 months ago
Listen 1:17Rehoboth commissioners vote against $20M wastewater partnership
The proposed project would have disposed of 5 million gallons of additional treated wastewater per day from the surrounding Lewes and Wolfe Neck communities.
3 months ago
Listen 1:1370 gallons of gasoline spill in Cheltenham, infiltrate sewer system and Tookany Creek
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.
3 months ago
Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
3 months ago
Listen 1:17The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts
The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.
3 months ago
Listen 1:29French energy company to produce renewable natural gas from Chester County landfill waste
Landfills are responsible for more than 14% of human-caused methane emissions. Owners and energy companies are using technology to turn methane into renewable natural gas.
3 months ago
Listen 1:15N.J. environmental regulators call for overhaul of Trenton Water Works
Two independent reports outline a history of neglect and underinvestment, putting the water utility at risk of systematic failure.
4 months ago
Listen 1:22Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ as snowstorm hits the Philly region
While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.
4 months ago
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