Angie Bacha

Angie Bacha (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based solutions journalist and recent Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation student in Aarhus, Denmark. Previously, she worked as a student journalist at Community College of Philadelphia and Editorial Intern at Resolve Philly. Some other hats she has worn: Human Rights and Theatre Studies graduate; teaching artist; carpenter; AmeriCorps volunteer; and rock climbing gym shift supervisor. NEWS TIPS: angiebacha1@gmail.com

How Councilmember Jamie Gauthier addresses inequity and sustainability

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst. Read how Gauthier uses her role as a public servant to…

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Environmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly leaders who are changing that.

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth…

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Curbing illegal dumping necessitates a multi-pronged approach. Is recycling part of that equation?

A recent City Council hearing examined the crackdown on illegal dumping. Is the city making progress?  “This short dumping is…

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Philly residents brainstormed sustainability solutions – Here’s what they came up with

Things feel heavy for the environment right now. For the sustainability community, coming together to set “Sustainability in Motion” can…

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Who is Arcadia Commons? The neighbors who came together to protect vacant lots that were already being stewarded by the community

An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space. At the corner of Huntingdon and…

2 months ago

Philly schools are overheating: How solar could save schools

The hidden benefits of clean energy for struggling school districts. By Angie Bacha (Green Philly) and Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central)…

2 months ago

Will Philly’s Tree Plan wither or thrive? Experts push for action & “proactive” care.

Despite planting thousands of trees, funding cuts and public distrust pose challenges. On Wednesday, March 5, the Philadelphia Council of…

2 months ago

Effort to adapt Philly schools to rising temperatures threatened by Trump

As federal programs are being slashed, IRA funding designed to help schools adapt to rising temperatures now faces an uncertain…

2 months ago

“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

Employees fear the long-term impact of eliminating environmental justice programs. Jada Ackley believed that her position as an EPA Environmental…

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