Sophia Schmidt | WHYY
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Even when the Philadelphia area is not hit directly by a hurricane, it can still be devastated by a storm’s remnants.
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The new $12.7 million grant program will give businesses, local governments, and nonprofits money to replace their dirty diesel trucks with electric vehicles.
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A historic Philadelphia building flooded during the remnants of Hurricane Ida last year. Its owner found a creative and terrifying way to adapt to future storms: a flood-resistant haunted house.
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The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program, funded through the utilities gross receipts tax, is now providing maximum rebates of $2,000 or $3,000, depending on household income.
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Last September, the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the Delaware Valley with historic rainfall and strong winds. At its peak, Ida was a powerful Category 4 hurricane. By the time it arrived over the Mid-Atlantic United States, it was weaker — but still mighty.
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Rising temperatures can be deadly for people without air conditioning. There are a few programs to provide units for those who can't afford them, but the demand is growing.
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Some advocates and experts say states like Pennsylvania should ban shutoffs for low-income utility customers during the summer, as climate change fuels more dangerous heat waves.
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The public comment period ends May 11.