Suzanna Cook

Suzanna Cook is a lifelong Greater Philadelphia resident and graduate of Stockton University, where she obtained a B.S. in Sustainability with a concentration in Policy. Recently, she held positions on the editorial staff of her school’s independent student newspaper and as a Sustainability Specialist at Grand Canyon National Park. You can often find her riding the PATCO to Center City, crocheting with thrifted yarn, or practicing her latte art.

March climate change data, Philly Tree Plan updates, a healthier Delaware, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at…

1 week ago

Horticulture in the Zoo, energy assistance for Philadelphians, and the latest funding cuts.

Catch up on this week's sustainability news: The Zoo’s gardens are getting a horticultural makeover. The Philadelphia Zoo is partnering…

2 weeks ago

Wildlife protections, Zero Fare in jeopardy, protests against EPA cuts, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: A new report by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center explains how wildlife corridors help…

3 weeks ago

Renewable energy for schools, Trump-DOGE impacts, open streets, and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philadelphia Gas Works is considering geothermal energy for the heating and cooling needs…

4 weeks ago

PFAs in waterways, the return of fire season, green jobs training, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: Philly residents can get free plants through a program to curb the spread of invasive…

1 month ago

Franklin Square improvements, water bill spikes, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Franklin Square is getting some sustainable upgrades. Various capital investment projects were recently…

1 month ago

Green space in Kensington, a healthy Delaware River Basin, Camden air quality, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: 3rd graders helped design a new Kensington green space. A collaboration between the Trust for…

2 months ago

Solar co-ops, Delaware wins River of the Year, and Abington air quality concerns.

The latest in sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year is…(drumroll please)... The Delaware! The Delaware River received the…

2 months ago

Crash-site environmental remediation, Trump funding freezes, and local conservation projects

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Environmental risks at the site of the Northeast Philly plane crash are being…

2 months ago