Environment

Maddie Yang explores one of the most well-known terms in climate justice — carbon footprint. But what does it really mean, and how do we limit it?

Maddie Yang explores one of the most well-known terms in climate justice — carbon footprint. But what does it really mean, and how do we limit it?

A new study finds widespread microplastic pollution throughout the Delaware River watershed. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.

Organizers of a new project are going beyond teaching young people to pick up litter. WDIY's James Zipprodt reports the goal is to encourage environmental stewardship.

Maddie Yang discusses biodiversity on a global scale and looks at some of the planet's endangered species, as well as why they're facing that status.

Maddie Yang discusses biodiversity on a global scale and looks at some of the planet's endangered species, as well as why they're facing that status.

A new report found harmful levels of bacteria in Pennsylvania’s waterways. But as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, the Lehigh Valley’s rivers and streams are among those with lower levels.

Maddie Yang explores how rising carbon dioxide levels are making our oceans more acidic, threatening marine ecosystems while highlighting the conservation efforts to protect them.

Maddie Yang explores how rising carbon dioxide levels are making our oceans more acidic, threatening marine ecosystems while highlighting the conservation efforts to protect them.

Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Jill Seitz and Susan Myerov about what data centers could really look like in our region.