A federally approved offshore wind project is creating controversy at Jersey shore
Residents in Cape May County are fuming over an offshore wind energy farm, designed to generate 50,000 jobs and power up to one million homes and businesses.
Residents in Cape May County are fuming over an offshore wind energy farm, designed to generate 50,000 jobs and power up to one million homes and businesses.
Wildfire burning in Burlington County
Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire burning in Burlington County's Wharton State Forest.
Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire burning in Burlington County's Wharton State Forest.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
US gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey
The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first.
The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state's first.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Why is Jersey Shore water so crystal clear lately?
The water at the Jersey Shore is looking rather different these days - it's clear, and even a little more blue!
The water at the Jersey Shore is looking rather different these days - it's clear, and even a little more blue!
Philadelphia heat wave: Caring for lawn, plants as heat wears on
This weekend will be the hottest weather we've had in years, so how does that affect the plants and grass around your home?
This weekend will be the hottest weather we've had in years, so how does that affect the plants and grass around your home?
Philadelphia heat wave: Climate experts say conditions are hotter earlier and longer
The recent hot temperatures may not be unprecedented but they are happening earlier and hotter for this time of year, according to climate experts. Is this the new normal?
The recent hot temperatures may not be unprecedented but they are happening earlier and hotter for this time of year, according to climate experts. Is this the new normal?
Climate experts say conditions are hotter earlier
Climate experts are saying the heat wave in Philadelphia is the new normal, as conditions are hotter earlier in the year and for longer periods of time.
Climate experts are saying the heat wave in Philadelphia is the new normal, as conditions are hotter earlier in the year and for longer periods of time.
Cool off at the shore
Plenty of people headed down to the Jersey shore to avoid the oppressive heat inland.
Plenty of people headed down to the Jersey shore to avoid the oppressive heat inland.
Philadelphia declares heat emergency, activating resources for residents to remain cool
As summer begins with extreme heat, the City of Philadelphia declares a Heat Health Emergency, activating a number of resources to help residents stay cool.
As summer begins with extreme heat, the City of Philadelphia declares a Heat Health Emergency, activating a number of resources to help residents stay cool.
Heat Health Emergency declared in Philadelphia
Due to the extreme heat wave descending on Philadelphia, city leaders have declared a Heat Health Emergency in an effort to keep residents safe.
Due to the extreme heat wave descending on Philadelphia, city leaders have declared a Heat Health Emergency in an effort to keep residents safe.
How fast heat rises inside closed vehicle
Temperatures quickly rise inside of a closed vehicle. Never leave children, pets or anyone vulnerable inside a vehicle when the outside air temperatures are so extreme.
Temperatures quickly rise inside of a closed vehicle. Never leave children, pets or anyone vulnerable inside a vehicle when the outside air temperatures are so extreme.
Folks stock up on water, fans to beat the heat
Philly area residents were out buying fans and water and whatever else they could find to stay cool.
Philly area residents were out buying fans and water and whatever else they could find to stay cool.
Philly Heat: Area residents look for ways to keep cool
In the first heat wave of the region, HVAC companies are busy while residents are just looking for ways to stay cool.
In the first heat wave of the region, HVAC companies are busy while residents are just looking for ways to stay cool.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
Residents react to Mayor Parker?s promises of better quality of life in green-lit budget
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gets a preliminary green light on her budget, which calls for investments in quality-of-life issues, including clearing streets of trash, combating illegal dumping and paving roads.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gets a preliminary green light on her budget, which calls for investments in quality-of-life issues, including clearing streets of trash, combating illegal dumping and paving roads.
Mayor Cherelle Parker sets citywide cleaning program in motion: 'We can get this done together'
A months-long cleaning program is now underway across Philadelphia. Over the next several weeks, crews will tackle quality-of-life issues block by block, including litter, illegal dumping and graffiti.
A months-long cleaning program is now underway across Philadelphia. Over the next several weeks, crews will tackle quality-of-life issues block by block, including litter, illegal dumping and graffiti.
Philly launches months-long citywide cleaning program
The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives is collaborating with various departments to address chronic, quality-of-life issues related to litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, vacant lots and nuisance properties.
The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives is collaborating with various departments to address chronic, quality-of-life issues related to litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, vacant lots and nuisance properties.