LEGO to scale up use of renewable plastics in its bricks
The legacy toy company is increasing the certified renewable or recycled materials that go into its bricks in an effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
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The legacy toy company is increasing the certified renewable or recycled materials that go into its bricks in an effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Philadelphia is under an air quality alert, which means everyone should be limiting time spent outside. A doctor shares advice for staying safe and healthy at this time.
"Because after putting us in sh*t it's up to them to bathe in our sh*t," a website for the protest says.
Philadelphia took the first Earth Day one step farther in 1970, expanding it to Earth Week. The celebration, fueled by energy and anger, included a huge concert at Fairmount Park. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the story.
New Jersey is prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants.
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
The light is also bad for our sleep and health. Environmental reporter David Schecter has the latest.
What the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on Sackett vs. EPA could have on the environment and on people who live nearby?
A $392.7 million settlement with a West Deptford chemical manufacturing company over PFAS contamination is said to be the first of its kind in New Jersey.
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency was in Allentown Tuesday to announce a $3 million investment from the federal government to fight pollution.
AQI is a standardized scale, issued by the EPA, that helps the public understand the health risks associated with various air quality levels and pollution.
The air quality in New York City on Wednesday morning is 14.5 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value.
Those with respiratory problems will be especially vulnerable and should limit outdoor activities, the DEP says.
One family had to give up their dreams of an organic farm in Maine after discovering the land they bought had been contaminated years earlier.
A proposed settlement agreement says Pennsylvania will be forced to minimize its outsized role in polluting the Chesapeake Bay.
The air quality in the Philadelphia region is better than last year, according to a new State of the Air report released by the American Lung Association.
Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
The only local counties that did not get a failing grade are Lehigh, Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.
During the study, doctors in London tracked middle-aged and elderly patients for 7 years.
A senior environmental official in Pennsylvania said Tuesday that his state is "clearly behind" in reaching goals of cutting pollution that flows downstream into the Chesapeake Bay by 2025, weeks after heavy rains brought a stunning amount of debris into Maryland.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
Philadelphia ranks among country's 'most polluted' cities.
While many areas in the U.S. try to crack down on the littering aspect of not cleaning up after your dog, studies are also finding that dog poop is becoming a major environmental hazard too.
A new report indicates that industrial pollution is on the rise across the country, and the Keystone State is one of the worst offenders.
Some pollution-sniffing dogs at the Jersey shore have shown they're No. 1 at sniffing out No. 2.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police say.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
A cold front will bring the chance for spotty rain and snow showers Thursday morning, followed by a sharp drop in the mercury Thursday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what caused a home inside Nockamixon State Park to go up in flames Wednesday morning, killing a woman and dog.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on North Hicks Street that may have stemmed from an argument between neighbors over where trash was placed on the curb.
Under the proposed tax hike, the average home valued at around $255,000 would see an annual increase of approximately $185.
A South Jersey high school student is brightening children's days and passing the time as they wait in the courtroom gallery with his service project "Crayons for Courts."
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
Seven people in total were indicted in two separate human trafficking rings in North and South Jersey, the attorney general's office announced Tuesday.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the whale had to be euthanized after washing up on the beach in West Cape May Tuesday.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Delaware State Police are investigating after a New York man was robbed and shot at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark Sunday morning.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
New bike lane laws in Philadelphia won't be enforced until the spring, but one man is taking matters into his own hands.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
Sources told CBS Philadelphia conversations are ongoing to find a better, permanent location for a bus terminal in the city.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Before Cherelle Parker's town hall, City Council met with Sixers officials for the final scheduled hearing on the controversial project.
Paul George scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Sylvester Stallone has lent his Rocky statue to Philadelphia for the first-ever RockyFest, a six-day celebration of the films.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be stopping at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025 for the Grand National Tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Thursday as an Arctic cold front moves into the Delaware Valley. Some rain and snow showers could impact the morning commute, and howling winds gusting up to 40+ mph will make temperatures feel like the teens.
A woman and a dog were killed in a house fire in Haycock Township, Bucks County, on Wednesday morning.
The developer looking to transform Ocean City's Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel will speak at a town hall meeting Wednesday night, the ERs at two Delaware Counties hospitals are open after technical issues shut them down Tuesday, and the search continues for a woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania.
Shoppers at the Light the World Giving Machine can choose a variety of items to go to local and global charities and help people in need. Wakisha Bailey chats with Kate Sookhoo from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fashion District manager Ryan Williams and of course Santa Claus.