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Four conservation organizations have initiated a fundraising campaign to purchase 835 acres to expand the Black Run Preserve in Evesham. With commitments of $5 million from Burlington County and $3 million from the state, they aim to raise the remaining funds for the $15 million purchase price.
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In North Philadelphia, heavy rainfall leads to raw sewage spilling into local waterways, disrupting community activities. Advocates stress the need for urgent solutions to prevent sewage overflow in neighborhoods by 2026.
Nearly 9,000 athletes took to the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia this weekend for the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, one of the country’s largest rowing competitions. The two-day event, which draws an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 spectators, is the second-largest regatta in the country, be
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority has installed a groundbreaking system designed by Princeton alumni to remove microplastics from wastewater. This initiative, funded by a federal grant, aims to protect marine life and human health by diverting microplastics from the ocean.
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday in honor of former President Teddy Roosevelt's birthday. This is one of eight days in 2023 when visitors can enter national parks for free, promoting awareness of conservation efforts.
As autumn approaches, trees in Philadelphia are starting to display their fall colors. The changing foliage offers a picturesque view along Museum Row and other city locations, signaling the transition into a new season.
The Brandywine River, historically prone to flooding, continues to pose challenges for local communities even after the removal of a dam. The Brandywine Conservancy's efforts to mitigate flooding impacts are ongoing as the region prepares for future population growth.
Block by Block, a Philadelphia nonprofit, is set to compete in a nationwide 'Clean-off' against Chicago and Los Angeles. After narrowly losing last year, Philly volunteers aim to collect more litter this time around.
Residents in Vineland, NJ, are preparing to sue DataOne for allegedly operating natural gas generators without permits, violating the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit follows a state fine for the data center's unpermitted operations, raising concerns about air pollution and community impact.
Kensington's Resource Exchange and other local initiatives are fostering a greener lifestyle through community engagement and creative reuse. Events like the Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden and Stitch and Destroy are bringing people together to support sustainable practices.
As Halloween approaches, many costumes are discarded after a single use, contributing to landfill waste and pollution. Costume swaps are being promoted as a sustainable alternative to mitigate this issue.
Recent studies suggest that the collapse of the Maya civilization may not be solely attributed to drought, as previously thought. New findings indicate that factors such as urbanization and rainfall patterns played a significant role in the civilization's decline.
The EPA is excavating 68,000 cubic yards of toxic slag from the Franklin Slag Pile, a Superfund site in Port Richmond. This cleanup is crucial for protecting local residents and the nearby Delaware River from hazardous materials.
The 48-foot-tall Franklin Slag pile in Port Richmond is undergoing a $26 million cleanup, removing hazardous waste from a former copper smelting site. The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aim to restore the area for productive use, ensuring safety for local residents.
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that infests animals through wounds, has spread to wildlife in Texas, according to the USDA. This poses a significant threat to animal health and ecosystems.
Powerful waves from a coastal storm far out in the Atlantic Ocean are worsening beach erosion along parts of the Jersey Shore, threatening stretches of coastline already battered by a September nor’easter. In Beach Haven, crews are using bulldozers to push sand toward damaged dunes in an ef
Coastal towns like Sea Isle City and Atlantic City are grappling with significant beach erosion following recent nor'easters. Officials are assessing damage and exploring solutions to protect the shoreline as winter storms loom.
The nearby nor’Easter in the Atlantic has now gained some tropical characteristics. Therefore, the National Hurricane Center has named this area of low pressure Subtropical Storm Josephine — though its impacts are all the same for us with a risk of minor tidal flooding through 10 p.m. We
In response to devastating drought conditions, the Honduran government is utilizing cloud seeding to induce rainfall over parched agricultural lands. The El Niño climate pattern has exacerbated food insecurity in the region, affecting millions of people.
A nor’easter spinning offshore will keep the Philadelphia area breezy and mostly dry over the next few days, while coastal communities deal with another round of tidal flooding. Today will be bright but windy, with temperatures reaching the mid-60s as gusty northeast winds continue around the re
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