
Zoë Read
Multimedia Reporter at WHYY-FM (Philadelphia, PA)
Multimedia Reporter at WHYY-TV (Philadelphia, PA)
Reporter for WHYY. Columbia Journalism alumna.
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1 week ago |
alleghenyfront.org | Zoë Read
Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania American Water, the state’s largest water providers, say they’re reducing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water as the Trump administration threatens to weaken federal regulations on the so-called “forever chemicals.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implemented regulations last year requiring water providers to test and treat the “forever chemicals” to almost zero by 2029.
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2 weeks ago |
wesa.fm | Zoë Read
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are applauding two Trump administration proposals that opponents say would upend Biden-era rules that aim to reduce climate-warming emissions and toxic air pollutants from power plants, harming human health.
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2 weeks ago |
whyy.org | Zoë Read
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 mechanical failure at the Delaware City Refinery that caused releases of sulfur dioxide above permitted levels has been repaired, facility managers announced Thursday.
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3 weeks ago |
whyy.org | Zoë Read |Eric Nixon
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.
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1 month ago |
whyy.org | Zoë Read
Odessa High School wins its first Envirothon competition, dethroning the Charter School of Wilmington, which has dominated for 22 years. 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.
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Philadelphia’s Central High School was evacuated this morning after a large gas line ruptured during construction work. A parent of two Central High students shared this video of the aftermath. @WHYYNews @whyy https://t.co/MUukfHRQYb

RT @WHYYNews: Pa. and Del. are inching closer to restricting toxic chemicals known collectively as PFAS. They want to follow their neighbo…

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