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The value of trees and why not all neighborhoods enjoy their benefits
Experts say trees are important because of their impact on our overall health. But not all neighborhoods enjoy their benefits and it’s been that way for decades. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittney Shipp explains why.
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How long has it been since Philly got an inch of snow?
Philadelphia has broken the record for the longest number of days without at least an inch of snow, the National Weather Service confirmed.
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Pa. governor appeals decision blocking plan to make power plants pay for greenhouse gases
Gov. Josh Shapiro says he’ll appeal a court ruling that blocked a state regulation to make Pennsylvania’s power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
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Pa. High Court Appears Split Over Plan to Force Power Plants to Pay for Carbon Emissions
Justices on Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court are indicating that they’re likely to have split opinions on whether a governor can force power plant owners to pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Hanging in the balance is Pennsylvania’s effort to become the first major fossil fuel-producing state to adopt carbon pricing.
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Middle Schoolers Awarded for Taking Action to Cut Down Plastic Use
A group of middle schoolers from Delaware County are now new champions after they took on the challenge to cut down on plastic waste around Philadelphia. NBC10’s Keith Jones has more on the students’ achievement.
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The Push to Plant Trees in Philly to Shade Hot Neighborhoods
TreePhilly manager Erica Smith Fichman tells NBC10’s Brenna Weick why the push to plant more trees in Philadelphia is so important to keeping all of us cooler.
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NJ Wind Port Facility Is a Site of Controversy for Environmental Activists
While environmental activists are all for clean energy, they have concerns over how the building of a 200+ acre wind port could impact the local wildlife. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has more.
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A 22% Decrease in Monarch Butterfly Population
The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains of central Mexico dropped 22% from the previous year, and the number of trees lost from their favored wintering grounds tripled.
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NJ Seeks More Offshore Wind Projects; Foes Want Halt
New Jersey utility regulators are seeking additional offshore wind farm projects to generate electricity. The Board of Public Utilities approved a third solicitation of offshore wind projects Monday.
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Why Are So Many Dead Whales Washing Up on Atlantic Beaches?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries says the U.S. is experiencing an uptick in whale strandings on the Atlantic, with nearly two dozen whales winding up dead on beaches since Dec. 1, 2022.
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Bald Eagles See Population Soar in NJ
Perhaps in a bit of news that bodes well for Philadelphia’s favorite football team, the population of bald eagles all across New Jersey has risen, with 250 active nests discovered over the course of the past year.
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How Do Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases Trap Heat?
Just how does climate change work? It’s something scientists have known about for more than 150 years. The physics and chemistry is simple enough you can replicate it at home. The way carbon molecules vibrate, their shape and everything blocks infrared radiation — heat — from escaping Earth. It fills holes in the light spectrum, blocking heat’s escape path. Think...