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Major export terminal pitched in Chester sets up clash between Biden’s LNG, environmental justice goals

Susan Phillips·June 15, 2022

Activists were surprised to learn of the proposal to process natural gas for export. And they're not happy. “We will not be prostituted for pollution."

Energy Environmental Justice Politics Pollution

Delaware River Ports Face Tough Competition As Dredging Project Nears Completion

Katie Colaneri·June 10, 2016

The jury's still out on whether the $400-million dredging project on the Delaware River will be a boom or boondoggle.

Economy

A winter sunrise in Philadelphia. Photo: Karen Christine Hibbard via Flickr

Gas Leaks Could Be Killing City Trees in Philadelphia

Susan Phillips·December 11, 2015

Trees that line city streets can be especially vulnerable to pests, disease and lack of water. But it turns out gas leaks could also be killing trees.

Energy

The Delaware River in Philadelphia is a tidal river that will be affected by sea level rise. Photo: Mark Willard via Flickr

Climate Change: The Engineer’s Dilemma

Susan Phillips·December 4, 2015

In Philadelphia, city departments—from the people who fix potholes to the people who manage the city’s budget—are starting to plan for climate change.

Climate Change

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Major export terminal pitched in Chester sets up clash between Biden’s LNG, environmental justice goals

Delaware River Ports Face Tough Competition As Dredging Project Nears Completion

Gas Leaks Could Be Killing City Trees in Philadelphia

Climate Change: The Engineer’s Dilemma