
Science
Stories of the science that shapes our world and news on the environment and energy policy in Pennsylvania
Finding Focus in the Age of Distraction
Why “touching grass” is actually good advice when it comes to taking a break and restoring focus.
Air Date: October 10, 2025
Listen 50:33Trump administration could pull funding for 2 hydrogen hubs based in Philly and Pittsburgh
The Philly region’s MACH2 hydrogen hub promises to produce the fuel using renewable sources. The ARCH2, based in western Pa., would use fossil fuels to produce hydrogen.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01Can Phoenixville’s sewage become ‘guilt-free coal’?
The municipality has invested millions to pressure cook sewage sludge, in hopes of cutting its climate pollution.
1 week ago
Listen 1:12Chasing giants: One writer’s journey to bring nuance to India’s wild elephant conflict
About 10 years ago, writer Kim Frank set out to learn why wild elephants were trampling people in India. She revealed a complex human-wildlife conflict.
2 weeks ago
Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year
Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
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.
2 weeks ago
Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen hub spared in latest round of Trump administration clean energy cuts
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.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17The Search for the Golden Toad and Other Adventures in the Wild
Tales of adventure in search of lost and elusive species, from the golden toad to India’s wild elephants.
Air Date: October 3, 2025
Listen 50:33Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
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.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences cuts museum hours over funding concerns
Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow.
3 weeks ago
The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.
3 weeks ago
Delaware’s piping plover chicks remain at risk from climate change, predators and humans
Though conservation efforts have helped to improve piping plover pairings, researchers say fledgling numbers are not keeping pace.
3 weeks ago
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