Jada Ackley

Jada is a West Philly native passionate about environmental justice and climate adaptation in the city. Currently she is a Program Coordinator for the Overbrook Environmental Education Center, but in her spare time she enjoys spending time in nature, mixing music and tending to her plants.

Moving Fast and Breaking Climate goals: What Pennsylvania’s Data Center boom means for local communities

$90 billion in investments could reshape the energy landscape, but community voices and renewable alternatives are missing from the plan. …

4 days ago

Rising from Destruction: Carlos Claussell’s Tireless Efforts for Climate Equity

From Puerto Rico to Philly, Carlos Claussell is Advancing Climate Justice “Green veneer,” a term coined by climate activist and…

2 years ago

Will The Bellwether District be Climate Change Ready?

News of the decommissioning of one of the nation's largest oil refineries was a huge feat for community activists condemning…

4 years ago

Where to Recycle rugs in Philadelphia

What to do with your old rugs once you're over them The final destination of your rug is hardly on…

4 years ago

Overbrook Environmental Education Center’s new project: from Brownfields to a ‘Green New Deal’

This Philly style “Green New Deal” underscores how much sustainability can inform tangible solutions to issues plaguing this community and…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What is Porous Pavement?

Want to learn more about a no-brainer, effective method of addressing stormwater? Keep reading! Technology that mitigates the impacts of…

4 years ago

Riverbend brings Philly kids to the classroom, outdoors

Tucked away in a hillside above a curve in the Schuylkill River in Lower Merion Township is the Riverbend Environmental…

4 years ago

Trash talk: Green Philly’s ‘Why can’t I recycle that?’ Webinar Recap

Local experts dived deep into problems - and potential solutions - with Philly's recycling system The last few weeks -…

5 years ago

Pollution solutions: How picking up litter could help spot your SEPTA fare

With many Philly residents waiting for two-four (or more) weeks for recycling to be picked up, it’s clear our system…

5 years ago