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Jason N. Peters is a writer and journalist from Bucks County, residing in Philadelphia. Jason has bylines in Philly Weekly, the Philadelphia Citizen, and TimeOut Magazine; and has hosted a number of radio programs and podcasts including his chart-topping "Podcast to the Future" - 2100. Jason focuses on working-class issues from Coronavirus in Philadelphia's Prison to Understanding the Medical Marijuana Industry. Outside of journalism, Jason works with local artists and creatives on a variety of projects.

Philly

Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?

Philadelphia has a litter problem. So why aren’t there more trashcans in neighborhoods? As you walk through Philadelphia you’ll begin to stuff your back pockets and purse pouches with the various napkins, tissues, and unwanted leaflets that seemingly appear as...

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December 15, 2021 | 3

by Jason Peters

Philly

I Love Thy Hood fights litter, one trash can at a time.

Matthew George started a GoFundMe to help fight litter in 2019. Now, over 90 trash cans have been added to streets. Litter is often the defining point separating the urban landscape from more spacious and affluent areas by zip code. ...

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August 17, 2021 | 1

by Jason Peters

Water

Carbon’s lasting impact: How Coal Country’s Legacy Affects Philly Waterways

City folk may feel distant from coal, but effects are felt downstream Much of Pennsylvania was once regarded as an American mining hub, but now less than 50 active coal mines remain. Through the de-industrialization of the Commonwealth, the process...

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May 12, 2021 | 0

by Jason Peters

Philly

How Philadelphians are innovating with Trees to fight climate change, improve water quality & mental health

Trees are underrated, underappreciated, and making a comeback throughout Philadelphia. With benefits like alleviating the impact of the Heat-Island Effect and improving water quality, expanded tree growth is a remedy to many societal woes in both urban and rural settings....

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April 05, 2021 | 0

by Jason Peters

Philly

Eco-Explainer: How the East Coast Greenway is one of Philly’s best assets

Did you know there is an infrastructure project that has doubled the completed miles than the Border Wall? Let’s Build the East Coast Greenway, not that Wall. For decades, America has been lacking in large-scale infrastructure projects which historically boost...

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February 16, 2021 | 0

by Jason Peters

Recycle

Recycling isn’t Happening Again. Is it the weather or pandemic? Instead, Insiders Blame Decades of a Mismanaged Streets Department

Between weeks of trash delays, reports of trash and recycling being combined into one truck, Mayor Kenney has blamed everything from residents’ DIY home projects to weather events. However, experts who have worked in and alongside of Philadelphia’s Streets Department...

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September 22, 2020 | 1

by Jason Peters

Philly

Pools Out for Summer: How COVID-19 stole another Philly institution this Summer

Pools may seem like a luxury, but for many, they’re jobs, a way to escape the heat and connect with neighbors. Philadelphia Public Pools are a community asset often overlooked, despite thousands of people relying on them year after year....

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August 27, 2020 | 0

by Jason Peters

News

Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

COVID-19 has drastically impacted how we travel – regardless of by land, sea, or air. But how did Philly fare across modes of transit? You may have breathed a sigh of relief seeing that global carbon emissions dropped 17% during...

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July 14, 2020 | 0

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Articles Written by Jason Peters

Where The Hell Are All The Damn Trash Cans?

I Love Thy Hood fights litter, one trash can at a time.

Carbon’s lasting impact: How Coal Country’s Legacy Affects Philly Waterways

How Philadelphians are innovating with Trees to fight climate change, improve water quality & mental health

Eco-Explainer: How the East Coast Greenway is one of Philly’s best assets

Recycling isn’t Happening Again. Is it the weather or pandemic? Instead, Insiders Blame Decades of a Mismanaged Streets Department

Pools Out for Summer: How COVID-19 stole another Philly institution this Summer

Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

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