Environment & Science

The update on the damage from the severe flash flooding that struck on July 16 has seen more municipal and residential damage costs.

A completely dry stretch of weather is almost unheard of this time of year, said meteorologist Bobby Martrich of EPAWA Weather Consulting, the official forecaster of Musikfest.

Pennsylvania may not be the most vulnerable state during the Atlantic hurricane season, but emergency planners were particularly blunt Monday about the dangers it faces.

The center's annual Bake Oven Knob Autumn Hawk Watch begins in just over two weeks. Officials are hosting an informational Zoom session at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 to share the history of the count and volunteer opportunities, as well as how to count migrating raptors and some tips for identification.

While the Canadian wildfire smoke is only the latest threat, experts and professionals said there are ways to monitor and improve the indoor air residents are breathing.

In the Lehigh Valley, one vape is thrown away every 105 seconds. When they end up as litter or in landfills, hazardous materials can leach into soil and contaminate groundwater.

Extending from Allentown to north of Coplay, the gap, made up of two main sections delineated by the Lehigh River, is expected to be closed in a little over a decade, officials said.

The roads were closed after damage inflicted by heavy rainfall on July 16.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission on Thursday night voted against a proposed zoning ordinance amendment by Lower Saucon Township Council regarding the controversial landfill expansion.

Sen. Bob Casey has introduced the No Robot Bosses Act, which intends to protect workers' rights and regulate how companies use AI and algorithms in personnel decisions.

Verde, spotlighting 'clean and beautiful products,' opened last month at 267 E. Broad St.

Residents in affected areas are being asked to voluntarily conserve water.

Founded in 2017, the company develops semiconductors for several applications.

Conservationists tag around 35 Monarchs each year. They used to tag hundreds.

Tracking 10 miles makes you eligible for the ticket drawing for next year's headliner shows.

Hazardous trees are cut down due to old age and illness.

An expert says the tragedy illustrates the dangers of handling exotic animals.

Classroom space, laboratories and a visitor center will be part of the state-of-the-art facility.

Don't just go by what's on the packaging. Best to check online, too, a local expert says.

Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.

A Lehigh Valley doctor says the antiviral regimen is readily available -- and effective.

It's not just people -- pets need someone to keep watch during extreme heat, too.