Julie Hancher

Sustainable Business Network announces Devi Ramkissoon as new ED

Ramkissoon, an immigrant and social entreprenuer, has advanced the work of small businesses from underrepresented communities across Latin America, Asia,…

4 years ago

A “New Beginning” for Environmental Justice – or More of the Same, Toxic, Hot Air?

An op-ed on air pollution at the former PES Refinery from the United South/Southwest Coalition for Healthy Communities It would…

4 years ago

12 local projects awarded funding to protect Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone

PA Department of Enviromental Protection investing over $574K in local projects The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced funding…

4 years ago

RIP the Mandarin Duck of Pennypack Park

The duck was not native but drew visitors to Pennypack A rare mandarin duck of Eastern Asia, living in Pennypack…

4 years ago

Your trash & recycling may be delayed – or not, according to the Streets Department.

It also may be combined, according to residents. The Philadelphia Streets Department Commissioner Carlton Williams announced that they are experiencing…

4 years ago

December was the second warmest in Philadelphia since 1872

The not-so-white Christmas wasn't normal; the month was also drier than normal. Climate change will bring warmer and wetter weather…

4 years ago

‘Don’t Look Up’ isn’t about the future; it’s happening now

The Netflix hit addresses the climate crisis with nods to current battles of taking action A few days before Christmas,…

4 years ago

Good news to close the year: Philadelphia given an “A” for climate action

Environmental non-profit CDP gave 95 cities a top score on climate action, including the city of brotherly love. With 2021…

4 years ago

Where to Recycle your Christmas Tree in Philadelphia – 2022 update

Don't put your Christmas tree on the curb so it can sit in a landfill forever. Here's better options. The…

4 years ago