6 Ways Residents Are Adjusting to Single-Use Plastics & Sustainable Shopping in the Age of COVID-19

5 years ago

Reusable bags have been declared an unlikely mode of virus transmission, but the widespread use of single-use plastic continues at…

PennFuture Released a ‘Green New Deal’ plan for Pennsylvania’s path post-pandemic

5 years ago

PennFuture's “A Green Stimulus and Recovery Platform for Pennsylvania” prioritizes green jobs, clean energy and nature-based businesses As we're in…

Weatherizing your Home: Tips to Lower your Energy Bill & Carbon Footprint

5 years ago

Don’t let the heat get the best of your energy bill this summer. After a multiday heat emergency, we depend…

As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Local Migrant Farmworkers Afraid to Seek Healthcare for the Virus

5 years ago

A change to the public charge rule allows authorities to deport migrants expected to use public benefits. Now, migrant farmworkers…

Environmental Racism in Philly: a “Dirty” History.

5 years ago

Recent protests at the refinery demonstrate the necessity of environmental justice and overall prevalence of environmental racism here. Let’s take…

Spotted Lanternflies Are Resilient, But Not Invincible. Here’s What You Can Do to Eradicate Them.

5 years ago

Spotted lanternflies have been wreaking havoc on Pennsylvania trees for years, and the battle against them isn’t over. Here’s what…

Some Trash & Recycling is being combined in one collection. City has mixed messaging on why.

5 years ago

Philadelphia blames recent wet weather on combining our recycling into trash. But does the reasoning check out? As readers have…

Where do Philly’s Carbon emissions come from?

6 years ago

In a big city like Philly there are many culprits. But these 3 take the cake. Philly’s Office of Sustainability…

So, these coronavirus denials echo those of the climate crisis

6 years ago

It's not a coincidence, and those in the climate fight have seen it before. The weather is beautiful, the sun…

Everyone’s Opting Outside: Local Trail Use Jumped 138% During Pandemic

6 years ago

Enjoying nature has made a comeback, as local and national use of trails have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Trails have…