Julie Hancher

As Philadelphia declares a heat emergency, Biden fails to declare climate emergency

Alarm bells ring, yet politicians refuse to take action locally and nationally. But we need all of it. The City…

3 years ago

Philadelphia Summers will increase 8°F by end of century

If current emissions trends continue, Philadelphia summers will feel like present-day Louisiana. Philadelphia summers are already hotter. But this year…

3 years ago

Good news we need: PA adds $696 million in funding for parks, clean water, outdoor recreation & more

New state budget adds investment into essential environmental initiatives The new Pennsylvania state budget passed by lawmakers last week includes…

3 years ago

Christine Knapp is stepping down as Director of Sustainability at the end of August

Saleem Chapman will become the next Director of Sustainability. The City of Philadelphia announced that Christine Knapp will step down…

3 years ago

Performances at POOL are a SPLASH this summer

Performers and chefs explore the ideas around the Fairmount Water Work's exhibit from July - September.  POOL: A Social History…

3 years ago

July’s hot and only getting hotter

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.…

3 years ago

Eco-explainer: What is Wishcycling?

Throwing more into the recycling bin can actually be worse. Here's why. Regardless of the question if recycling is as…

3 years ago

Philadelphia Flower Show returns “In Full Bloom” at FDR Park

Here's a sneak peek of the 2022 exhibits It's back! The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is back from June 11 -…

3 years ago

Plastic-free Philly is kicking bottles to the curb – and adding art to the city

The Academy of Natural Sciences, Water Department and BOMA are teaming up for the new initiative There's a new initiative…

3 years ago