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.
Plant hidden in Vermont for 108 years rediscovered thanks to botanist's keen eye
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
What's all the commotion about this tiny herb? Vermont Fish & Wildlife said that the significance of this discovery lies in where it was found again.
Parts of North Wildwood beach to close as nourishment project begins
A temporary solution to replenish the dwindling beaches of North Wildwood has officially begun, shutting down sections at a time.
A temporary solution to replenish the dwindling beaches of North Wildwood has officially begun, shutting down sections at a time.
Here's how to check if you're owed money from last year's Delaware River chemical spill
You could be owed cash back after last year's chemical spill on the Delaware River that caused local residents to panic buy bottled water.
You could be owed cash back after last year's chemical spill on the Delaware River that caused local residents to panic buy bottled water.
New Jersey and wind farm developer Orsted settle claims for $125M over scrapped offshore projects
The state’s Board of Public Utilities says the state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.
The state’s Board of Public Utilities says the state and Orsted have settled claims against each other stemming from the company’s decision last October to scrap two wind farms off New Jersey's southern coast.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Tuesday's with Toni: Professor Farmer provides timely gardening tips
The FOX 29 weather team chats with Professor Toni Farmer about what you should be harvesting at this time, ground covers, tips for keeping mosquitos away and more.
The FOX 29 weather team chats with Professor Toni Farmer about what you should be harvesting at this time, ground covers, tips for keeping mosquitos away and more.
New Jersey Earthquake: What is cause of recent increase in earthquakes? Is there potential for more?
Why the sudden increase in earthquakes across the region? A USGS scientist explains why there's been a recent uptick in earthquakes and aftershocks in the region.
Why the sudden increase in earthquakes across the region? A USGS scientist explains why there's been a recent uptick in earthquakes and aftershocks in the region.