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Sophia Schmidt

@tough_schmidt_

Environmental justice reporter @WHYYNews @PlanPhilly. 2021 @MetcalfURI fellow. Previously @NPRWeekend & @DelawarePublic. 🏳️‍🌈 she/her

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Parker’s spending proposal revealed more details about her plan to make Philly the cleanest big city in the country. Here's what you need to know. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/43slStd

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The Atlantic has breached the dunes along the Indian River Inlet and is now washing onto Route 1. Currently we are going through a two-day stretch of coastal flooding, which is equal to the number of days it used to happen all year long.

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Zoning board just approved heritage tree cutting for the renovation project at FDR park. Background here: whyy.org/articles/tree-…

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A petroleum refinery and two chemical plants in the Philly region will need to comply with tougher rules around hazardous air pollution. Sophia Schmidt explains ↓ bit.ly/3JhrzRF

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Update: Commonwealth Court has issued a stay in the case filed by residents, temporarily prohibiting "any cutting of trees or disturbance of grass, soil, or wetlands in FDR Park" until a hearing can be held. PlanPhilly WHYY News

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The cleanup of a toxic landfill near homes and a recreation center in Philly's Eastwick neighborhood has hit a major milestone. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3yiwEHa

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Less than 2% of insured Pa. properties carry flood insurance. A task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable — including new tax breaks, grants and assistance. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3L9APrW

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With more than a month left of summer, demand is outpacing funding for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program. “They’re making it harder … for people with disabilities and older people,” said one Philly resident. “We need help." via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3YkmzEl

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"The Inquirer asked the three turf companies the city might hire for samples of their product so we could test it. None would reply." inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

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Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public. Sophia Schmidt explains ↓ bit.ly/3LUl6NI

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Tropical Storm Debby could "supercharge" a cold front and bring heavy rain and flooding to the Philly region. Here's what to know ↓ via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3YzEarX

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As Debby moves up the East Coast, the Philly region faces threats of heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes. Here's what to know ↓ via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/3WCFVC9

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A high-profile donation from Jalen Hurts landed A/C units in several more Philly schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/4dlhVe8

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Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during extreme heat. But nearly two dozen closed this summer due to unreliable A/C. via Sophia Schmidt bit.ly/4dGG1jC

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Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during dangerous heat waves. But it turns out many have unreliable A/C. This summer more than a third of Philly libraries closed for at least a day due to cooling issues. PlanPhilly WHYY whyy.org/articles/phila…