Tag: Philadelphia

Sea-Level Rise Threatens Drinking-Water Intakes in Philadelphia, Southern N.J.Philadelphia and southern New Jersey are facing an impending threat: the possibility of sea-level rise flooding drinking-water intakes that serve millions of residents. The Delaware River...

Philadelphia Refinery Closure: Pollution Concerns Still PresentWhen the South Philadelphia refinery closed due to a catastrophic explosion in 2019, after operating for 160 years, many saw it as the end of a major source...

**Philadelphia Refinery Closure: Pollution Concerns 5 Years Later**In 2019, a catastrophic explosion led to the permanent closure of the South Philadelphia refinery, ending its 160-year operation and sparking hope among residents and environmentalists for...