Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?

Susan PhillipsApril 27, 2023

Reporter Susan Phillips headed to Israel to find out what technology driven by capitalism can do to help us prepare for a warming future.

Climate ChangeEconomyTechnology

Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds

Susan PhillipsJanuary 20, 2023

The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities.

PollutionWater

Postal Service commits to 100 percent electric vehicle replacement beginning in 2026

Susan PhillipsJanuary 6, 2023

After facing lawsuits from states including Pa., the U.S. Postal Service will have one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the nation.  

Climate ChangeTransportation

How the Upper Delaware River unites many into one community

Susan PhillipsDecember 23, 2022

"The trout we have here are beautiful as a way to get us to help protect their environment, their habitat. We want to make sure that this place stays like it is forever."

ConservationRecreationWater

‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock

Susan PhillipsNovember 30, 2022

Cabot Oil and Gas pleaded no contest to criminal charges and will pay $16.29 million for a water system, ending a 14-year saga.

EnergyPollutionWaterYour Environment Update

Could district steam systems provide a climate solution? Philadelphia Gas Works says no

Susan PhillipsSeptember 29, 2022

Two century-old heating systems in Philadelphia are competing for business: A gas utility and a steam system to be powered by renewables.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Children living near Pa. fracking sites are at increased risk of leukemia, study finds

Susan PhillipsAugust 19, 2022

It found that children born within 1.24 miles of a well site were 2-3 times more likely to be diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

EnergyHealth

Energy Transfer held criminally responsible for damage from Mariner East pipeline construction

Susan PhillipsAugust 5, 2022

The company will have a permanent criminal record for causing damage to drinking water, wetlands and waterways across Pennsylvania.

EnergyPollution

Study: Offshore wind could reduce Atlantic City’s surfclam fishery revenue up to 25%

Susan PhillipsJuly 22, 2022

The Atlantic surfclam industry generates about $30 million a year. But a new study shows offshore wind development in could cut that income by up to 25%.

Climate ChangeEconomyEnergy

Gov. Wolf vetoes GOP effort to block local climate legislation

Susan PhillipsJuly 15, 2022

The bill is part of a nationwide effort to stop municipal bans on natural gas hook-ups in buildings. Wolf said it would hamper local climate efforts.

Climate ChangeEnergyPolitics