Environment
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Lawmakers urged to keep fracking wastes out of New Jersey
May 14, 2012
A coalition of environmental and community groups is urging the New Jersey Legislature to approve a ban on fracking waste from other states. More »
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Lead-absorbing tropical grass withstands N.J. winter
April 9, 2012
A New Jersey researcher is hoping a common subtropical grass could soon be removing lead from backyards across the Garden State. More »
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Local bees pitch in on pollination
June 25, 2009
Commercial honeybee hives are collapsing around the country, and scientists want to know how to enhance the role of native bees. Watch the video report. More »
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Local Pa. officials slam impact fee’s zoning restrictions
December 14, 2011
Township and borough managers, council members and supervisors are pushing back against Republican leaders who want to limit local governments’ ability to zone natural gas drilling. More »
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Mastering the art of energy conservation at the Barnes
September 27, 2012
The city of Philadelphia is in a race against other major cities like Boston and Chicago to achieve the most "green" buildings. It just got a major feather in its cap. More »
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Mild winter prompts early bloom
March 7, 2012
It's that time of year when the daffodils and magnolias bloom and pollen fills the air. At least it feels like that time of year, even though it's still technically winter for another couple of weeks. What types of flowers or plants are blooming already in your garden or neighborhood?Tell... More »
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Municipal leaders differ on need for gas industry fee
March 24, 2011
Gov. Tom Corbett continues to oppose a tax on Pennsylvania's booming natural gas industry. But this week, he moved a little bit closer to what is called an "impact fee," which would allow local municipalities to recoup some of the costs associated with the drilling boom. Drilling for... More »
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Mussel species thought extinct found in Delaware River
November 17, 2010
Scientists have discovered large colonies of freshwater mussels in the Delaware River between Trenton and Philadelphia. Two of the mussel species found were thought to have been extinct in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. More »
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Mysterious disease kills PA bats
February 4, 2009
Pennsylvania Game officials have identified about 250 bats with a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome. Kerry Grens reports on the mysterious die-off from the WHYY health and science desk. (Photo courtesy of the New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation) Transcript: The animals died outsi... More »
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N.J. bill seeks to limit children's exposure to pesticides
February 1, 2011
The bill would ban the use of dangerous pesticides where kids congregate -- schools, daycare centers, playgrounds and parks. More »
