Environment

Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are two stadiums that are frequently recognized for their efforts to lower their carbon footprint.

The Department of Energy slashed more than $7.5 billion for clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-led states, yet Pennsylvania's "green" hydrogen hubs survive, for now.

Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.

Democrats criticized the move as political and say it will lead to higher energy prices for residents in their states.

New Jersey podría ser el decimocuarto estado en permitir el compostaje humano. Los defensores afirman que esta opción es más ecológica que el entierro o la cremación.

While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.

The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.

The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.

Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.

The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.

Utility records show Philadelphia Gas Works spent $4.2 million on promotions over a 14-month period ending in November 2024.

Any retailer caught violating the ordinance could be subject to a minimum $500 fine. The township already bans the distribution of single-use plastic bags.

The proposal would require the city to rethink its waste disposal contracts after they expire next summer.

Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.