Angie Bacha

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…

11 months ago

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…

12 months ago

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…

12 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)…

12 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…

12 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

How David Evans keeps his neighborhood litter-free and well-informed

As founder of Block by Block and social media educator, Evans is an activist for the modern era. David Evans,…

1 year ago

10 Ways to Get Involved in Philly’s Green Scene (and maybe even land a job)

You asked, so we delivered! Wondering how to get more involved in Philadelphia’s sustainability, climate, and environmental justice scene? Well,…

1 year ago