Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Sustainable Business Network hosted their 7th annual ceremony on Thursday evening at the Indepemdence Seaport Museum What are the projects and people that bring the triple bottom line (environmental, social, and economic benefits) of green stormwater infrastructure to life? The...

Ban took three months to accelerate, but has had sustained effects. Almost 200 million “disposable” plastic bags avoided landing in the city of brotherly love over the past year. For a visual, that’s equal to filling City Hall with plastic...

With a simple flick of the switch, you can help protect birds from the urban environment. Every year, millions of birds migrate through Philadelphia. Unfortunately, many of them collide with buildings and die due to the bright lights that confuse...

The IPCC made it clear: we have to lower emissions by 2030. But in Pennsylvania, we have local solutions available. The IPCC has stated global temperatures were 1.1°C (2° F) higher in 2011–2020 than 1850–1900. Despite warming across all 50 states and...

Residents can get assistance before shutoffs resume next month Philadelphia residents struggling with unpaid utility bills can get help before shutoffs resume in May. The Philadelphia Water Department is hosting Utility Fairs from mid-April to late May to provide one-on-one...

Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grants Program is investing $150K in the region. Trail enthusiasts can celebrate more. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and Circuit Trails Coalition have announced a $150,000 investment to support community-led programming in Greater Philadelphia and southern...

Climate Central’s monthly report revealed that Marches are getting over 3.1°F warmer on average If March felt warmer than normal, it was. The month’s average temperature of 45.1°F was 1.6° above normal. Marches in Philadelphia are getting hotter, leading to...

Here’s a quick summary of the background, common questions and where your drinking water comes from. UPDATE 3/28 at 10:00 AM: The Philadelphia Water Department issued an alert that drinking water is safe at least through Wednesday, March 29th at...

Over 10 sessions discussed the circular economy, breaking away from fossil fuels and more. The IPCC issued its most dire climate report earlier this week, calling it the “last chance” to save the planet. So, it was perfect timing for...