Articles Written by Julie Hancher

Annual awards celebrate leaders in sustainable design Green Building United hosted its annual Groundbreaker Awards virtually last evening. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate leaders in the green building industry that demonstrate innovation, commitment to sustainability in the built environment, and environmental, social, and/or economic...

No, these 60 degree days aren’t normal for December. As much as we may enjoy them… Temperatures this week have been creeping into the 60s in mid-December. More Americans understand that climate change is happening, and warming December temperatures are...

Study explores four ways to decarbonize by 2050 Philadelphia has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. But one big hurdle remains: natural gas. The City is the owner of Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), the largest municipally-owned gas utility...

Celebrate Sustainably with Philly Foodworks The holiday shopping rush seems extra panicky this year, thanks to global supply chain issues caused by factory closures, shipping delays, and shortages in China and other major export hubs throughout the world. But what...

Despite what Fox News wants you to hear, extreme heat, wildfires and extreme weather lead to American public’s concern for climate Climate change is here, and more Americans understand that. The majority of Americans – a record high of 76%...

Office of Sustainability released Municipal Clean Fleet Plan to turn 6000 vehicles green Philly is making another step towards carbon neutrality and will stop buying gas-powered vehicles by 2030. The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability in partnership with the...

Despite the lower temps, climate change isn’t stopping. This past November defied the normal climate change trends and was cooler and drier than normal. November 2021 was the third driest since 1872. “This year’s cool, dry November isn’t necessarily an...

Enjoy the recap from our latest webinar In Philadelphia, 79% of carbon emissions come from buildings. Although much of that is municipal and business, that leaves a lot of opportunities to reduce our footprints at home. Green Philly hosted a...

Founder of B Corp Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams brings her farmers market attitude, magic & Splendid Ice Creams to Philly When I made my first trip to Columbus in 2013, my native Ohioan friend exclaimed, ‘You have to go to...