Camden suspends EMR’s junkyard license after 2-alarm fire
Earlier this year, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General sued EMR over what it said were…
NJ drought warning in effect; residents urged to conserve
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Delaware lawmakers protect nontidal wetlands
Builders, developers and farming organizations said the federal decision would alleviate permitting and construction delays, and make the…
Delaware creatives turn trash into art
Sharon Naccarato of Frederica, Delaware, is last year’s winner. The hobbyist and retired postmaster takes discarded metal and…
Pennsylvania to reduce animal collisions with wildlife corridors
Several other states, including New Jersey, have implemented similar programs that involve building tunnels and bridges that safely…
Chester trash incinerator lobbies Philly politicians over proposed ban
Reworld among largest spenders on lobbying in Philadelphia late last year Reworld spent $45,000 on lobbying in the…
N.J. Gov. Sherrill issues executive order on energy
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New Jersey finalizes higher elevation standards for the shore
The 4 feet of additional elevation corresponds to the upper range of the sea level rise scientists think…
Nature in Philadelphia taps kids’ creativity
“You have to be courageous to be creative,” she said. “You have to be willing to put yourself…
Proposed federal changes could affect Philadelphia-area species
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court election could impact environment
Robert McKinstry, an attorney who formed the environmental law practice at Ballard Spahr and continues to litigate environmental…
EPA to clean up former Sherwin-Williams site in South Jersey
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