Sophia Schmidt is a Reporter at WHYY’s PlanPhilly. She covers the environment with a focus on climate change, sustainability, and energy policy, drawing on her experience from reporting in Delaware and producing for NPR. Sophia has been featured in various outlets, including WDIY 88.1 FM, The Philadelphia Tribune, and NPR.
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Sophia Schmidt's coverage primarily focuses on local government announcements, often related to energy, sustainability, and environmental justice in the Philadelphia region. She frequently cites data to support her articles.
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Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on a resolution that pits the state Legislature against Gov. Mikie Sherrill over climate-driven flood rules.
By: Sophia Schmidt
The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.
By: Sophia Schmidt
A sophomore at Lankenau said she’d rather graduate early or take a GED test than transfer to a different school for her senior year.
By: Sophia Schmidt
The lawsuit, filed by three Camden residents, claimed “noxious emissions” from EMR interfered with the use of their properties.
Philadelphia just experienced one of its warmest springs, and forecasters say the region can likely expect a hotter-than-normal summer.
Nearby residents opposed the project during a tense public meeting Tuesday.
County emergency services said dozens of firefighters responded to a blaze at 3 Industrial Drive, the address of a junkyard owned by EMR.
By: Sophia Schmidt
Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.
By: Sophia Schmidt
The city of Philadelphia is suspending trash pickup Friday and closing pools and spraygrounds after wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota sparked a Code Purple air quality warning.
By: Zoë Read, Sophia Schmidt
Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.
