Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study

A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.

Pennsylvania under drought watch
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The entire state of Pennsylvania is under a drought watch, and there are simple tips to follow to voluntarily conserve water.

Pennsylvania officials issue drought watch
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The entire state of Pennsylvania is under a drought watch, according to officials with the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection.

Pennsylvania issues statewide drought watch
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The state of Pennsylvania has issued a drought watch for the entire area and is urging residents to reduce water use. FOX 29's Alex Holley shares the details.

Congressional watchdog agency to probe offshore wind impacts

The independent watchdog agency of Congress has agreed to look into the impacts that offshore wind development could have on the environment, fishing industry and other areas.

Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'

Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.

Philly families cope with last-minute changes as students take virtual classes, due to poor air quality

The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.

Philly distributes free protective gear to help in air quality crisis
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to cast a haze over Philadelphia and, while numbers have improved, they?re still unhealthy and people are feeling it.

Experts offer tips for residents and pets to stay safe
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As residents try to fight through what?s left of the smokey air from Canada wildfires, local HVAC technicians offer tips to keep homes from being overwhelmed in the unsafe air quality conditions.

Philly works to keep residents and city workers safe
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Philadelphia leaders set out to keep residents and city workers safe amid the unhealthy air quality as a result of Canadian wildfires.

Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet

The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?

Philadelphia air quality: Streets empty as residents heed Code Red Alert

Philadelphia issued a Code Red for air quality, while the rest of the region is under a Code Orange, as health departments urge people to stay indoors and keep windows closed.

Dangerous air quality cancels many outdoor plans
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Many outdoor events were canceled and the Phillies were postponed due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that has compromised air quality and visibility along the east coast.

Philly streets empty as residents heed Code Red Alert
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Philadelphia issued a Code Red for air quality, while the rest of the region is under a Code Orange, as health departments urge people to stay indoors and keep windows closed.

Climate activists spray-paint private plane in Germany

Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.

Officials say Flatiron Wildfire 100 percent contained
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Officials announced Saturday evening the Flatiron Wildfire was 100 percent contained, of a 210 acre blaze in the Pinelands Forest near Elderberry Drive and Jackson Road in Medford.

Hundreds of Amazon workers protest company's climate impact, return-to-office mandate

Telling executives to “strive harder,” hundreds of corporate Amazon workers protested what they decried as the company's lack of progress on climate goals and an inequitable return-to-office mandate during a lunchtime demonstration at its Seattle headquarters Wednesday.

Toyota to invest $2.1 billion more in North Carolina battery plant

Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that’s under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina.

Watchdog group warns consumers about health risks from athletic wear brands
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Faran Savitz, a Zero Waste Advocate at Penn Environment, joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the warning to consumers about high levels of BPA in athletic wear.