New plant discovered in NJ, 56 years of Earth Day & more

6 days ago
Jasmine Joseph

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Researchers at Temple University have found a rare new plant species native to…

For P.O.C., environmental justice isn’t just about climate. It’s about survival.

1 week ago

Through EcoWURD, Tamara P.O.C. Russell is reshaping how Philly talks about climate and community Tamara P.O.C. Russell (P.O.C.) has spent…

Record April heat, Clean Streams Ruling stands, and more.

2 weeks ago

It's officially a heat wave outside. The Wednesday temperature of 91* broke records set in 1941, and the heat wave…

Philly’s trash is burned in Chester. Advocates say the health impacts don’t stay there

2 weeks ago

As Philadelphia considers ending incineration tied to Chester pollution, environmental justice advocates point to health impacts in the region. “Do…

Mural Arts Institute closure, bike rack permits, budget hearings & more

3 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  PennDOT to repair potholes in Philly region. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has responded…

Data centers are booming in the Garden State. Are local communities ready?

3 weeks ago

New Jersey is an attractive place to build a data center. Lawmakers and residents are struggling to keep up. This…

SEPTA real-time arrivals, FDR Park lawsuit, & more

4 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA to debut digital bus stop displays. SEPTA announced that it will be…

New research shows widespread “ghost forests” in New Jersey

4 weeks ago

Scientists mapped millions of dead trees along the Atlantic coastline that show the impact of climate change and rising seas.…

Why are Philly recycling rates so low? A mix of contamination, culture and systems still make it complicated in 2026.

1 month ago

City leaders, educators, and community advocates agreed on one thing at our recent recycling panel: fixing Philadelphia’s waste problem will…

Climate storytelling, nuclear production, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Chinatown Stitch design moves forward. The Chinatown Stitch – a project to build…