These Girl Scouts baked new cookie in effort to save coral reefs

Two Florida Girl Scouts developed and pitch a potential idea of how a new Girl Scout cookie could elevate the need for coral reef awareness.

EPA cracking down on forever chemicals, or PFAS, in tap water

The Biden Administration is doing something that's never been done before and setting the first national standard to limit forever chemicals in drinking water.

EPA cracking down on forever chemicals in tap water
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The Biden Administration is setting a national standard to limit forever chemicals in drinking water. Residents near former Willow Grove Naval Air Base are pleased with the new standard.

PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widespread and long lasting in the environment. Here’s a look at the EPA’s new “life-changing” rule.

March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say

Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.

Beach erosion across South Jersey shore towns causing major concern ahead of summer crowds

As spring dawns and we begin to dream of warmer temps and endless summer nights, listening to the waves lap the shoreline, Jersey shore officials are becoming concerned that many of the communities may run out of shoreline.

Major beach erosion causing concern throughout Jersey shore communities
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Jersey shore communities, including Atlantic City, Ocean City and North Wildwood, are experiencing major erosion on their beaches and causing a great deal of concern for officials up and down the coast.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

What's that smoky smell? N.J. Forest Service conducting prescribed burns

The New Jersey Forest Fire service conducted several prescribed burns in various areas in South Jersey and as winds shifted in an easterly direction, smoke was blown toward Philadelphia.

Bucks County sues major oil companies due to climate change crisis

Bucks County’s three elected commissioners believe Exxon Mobile, Chevron, BP, Shell, and others are to blame for deceiving the public about what they knew burning fossil fuels would do to the climate.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'

The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.

Mullica Hill road gives way to millions of gallons of water
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A massive hole opened in a Gloucester County roadway, swallowing a portion of the road, resulting in a few homes being evacuated.

Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest

February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.