Julie Hancher

Eco-explainer: What is a green roof?

Learn more about this Green Stormwater Infrastructure tool There's a plant craze, but did you know that green roofs are…

2 years ago

Eco-explainer: How to apply for a free tree in Philadelphia

Residents can get free yard or street trees with local programs. DYK that you can get a FREE tree in…

2 years ago

Play brings current climate change conversations to ‘Galilee’ at Azuka Theatre

Galilee performances close this Sunday Philadelphia's Azuka Theatre is gearing up to conclude its 2022-2023 season with a show about…

2 years ago

New mural connects the ‘fish’ in its backyard back to Fishtown

Mural features native species from the Delaware River to celebrate the area's biodiversity A new mural is putting the 'fish'…

2 years ago

Green Building United’s 2023 Sustainability Symposium is May 24th

Day includes 20+ educational sessions, tours, expo hall, and networking opportunities Green Building United is hosting its  2023 Sustainability Symposium on…

2 years ago

Climate change update: April was hotter and wetter than usual

This past April's temperatures and rainfall continue to track with climate trends. Climate change is making Philadelphia hotter and wetter.…

2 years ago

Local GSI projects & changemakers honored during the annual GSI Awards

Sustainable Business Network hosted their 7th annual ceremony on Thursday evening at the Indepemdence Seaport Museum What are the projects…

2 years ago

Consumers almost doubled reusable bag use since Philly’s plastic bag ban

Ban took three months to accelerate, but has had sustained effects. Almost 200 million "disposable" plastic bags avoided landing in…

2 years ago

Join the movement to help migrating birds: Lights Out Philly

With a simple flick of the switch, you can help protect birds from the urban environment. Every year, millions of…

2 years ago