Sophia Schmidt

3 days ago | phillytrib.com | Sophia Schmidt

People in the Philadelphia area who are sensitive to poor air quality should take precautions on Wednesday as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada will help raise levels of ozone over the region. Wednesday will be a Code Orange day for ozone in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, according to Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection.

1 week ago | whyy.org | Sophia Schmidt

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch. A hazardous air pollutant has been leaking from the Delaware City Refinery for several days.

2 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | Sophia Schmidt

Philadelphia received straight “F’s” for air quality in the American Lung Association’s annual assessment of the nation’s air pollution, highlighting levels of common pollutants that exacerbate asthma and can even trigger heart attacks.

2 weeks ago | whyy.org | Sophia Schmidt

With the fate of EPA regulations uncertain, advocates say local environmental protection efforts, like a community air monitoring network, are increasingly important. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change?

2 weeks ago | phillytrib.com | Sophia Schmidt

If the drastic service cuts SEPTA has warned about become a reality, that could mean more drivers on the roads and an increase in planet-warming carbon emissions in the Philadelphia area. An analysis by WHYY News’ Climate Desk found that the additional vehicle traffic regional planners say would result from the cuts could increase annual greenhouse gas emissions from Philadelphia’s transportation sector by roughly 4% and the city’s overall carbon emissions by 1%.