Sophia Schmidt
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Environmental justice reporter @WHYYNews @PlanPhilly. 2021 @MetcalfURI fellow. Previously @NPRWeekend & @DelawarePublic. 🏳️🌈 she/her
Philadelphia, PA
Joined January 2017
RT @WHYYNews: The heat index will soar above 100 degrees early next week. Older adults, people with heart issues and those without A/C ar….
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Question for a story: during heat waves, you often hear the advice to check on your neighbors. Has anyone done that during a heat wave? Or been checked on by a neighbor, family member or friend? How did it go?sschmidt@whyy.org.
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RT @WHYYNews: Philadelphians are tracking air quality and pollution from their rowhouses in real time. With the fate of EPA regulations un….
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RT @WHYYNews: Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at th….
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RT @WHYYNews: Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks….
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RT @WHYYNews: ‘We are really concerned’: Salty water creeps toward Philly drinking water intake as dry conditions persist . via @tough_schm….
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RT @WHYYNews: Miriam and Benny Saladin were set to retire in Manville, N.J. But their home was located between two rivers, and in more th….
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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
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RT @WHYYNews: Philly libraries are used as cooling centers during extreme heat. But nearly two dozen closed this summer due to unreliable….
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RT @WHYYNews: A high-profile donation from Jalen Hurts landed A/C units in several more Philly schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air….
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RT @WHYYNews: As Debby moves up the East Coast, the Philly region faces threats of heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes. Here'….
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RT @WHYYNews: Tropical Storm Debby could "supercharge" a cold front and bring heavy rain and flooding to the Philly region. Here's what to….
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RT @WHYYNews: Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public. @….
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RT @WHYYNews: The Philly region is facing another heat wave. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and cool ↓. via @zoeread88, @mariap….
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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." .
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RT @WHYYNews: With more than a month left of summer, demand is outpacing funding for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program. “They’re making….
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RT @WHYYNews: Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year. @tough_schmidt_ explains ↓.h….
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RT @WHYYNews: Live in Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware?. Don’t be fooled by these flood insurance myths ↓. via @tough_schmidt_ .https:/….
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RT @WHYYNews: Less than 2% of insured Pa. properties carry flood insurance. A task force has made recommendations to make it more affordab….
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RT @WHYYNews: Pa. is offering free air conditioning units and repairs again this summer to some residents. @tough_schmidt_ explains ↓.http….
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