Articles Written by Tonya Russell

Ahead of Election Day, Camden County water advocates took residents onto the Delaware River to show what’s possible for local waterways. Now, a voter-approved tax increase could help make that vision a reality. By Election Day, many voters become frustrated...

Through EcoWURD, Tamara P.O.C. Russell is reshaping how Philly talks about climate and community Tamara P.O.C. Russell (P.O.C.) has spent over a decade educating Black Philadelphians on why environmental justice matters and why it cannot be separated from everyday lived...

Local tips, services, and swaps to help you send less to the landfill. Climate change shows no signs of slowing – we can even blame our current frigid North Pole temperatures on it. Although governments and large corporations are largely...

New plans aim to make this South Jersey creek the ultimate local escape. Hot summer days are more fun on the water. There is growing interest in recreational water access, particularly as temperatures rise due to the effects of climate...

You’ve seen environmental justice come under fire. But what does the term mean? Here are the basics of what it is – and why it matters now more than ever. Environmental justice is a term that describes the principle of...

This Queen Village business blends open play, clothing swaps, and eco-conscious community. Between outgrown clothes, forgotten toys, and gear that barely gets used, childhood can be a pretty wasteful time for parents. But one Philly mom found a better way...

As climate change extends dry seasons, the Philadelphia region faces more frequent fires. Here’s how to protect yourself. Despite western states historically experiencing the majority of wildfires, the Philadelphia region is at an elevated fire risk. Wildfires in Wharton State Forest in...

A new grant program can clean up deserted boats that pose environmental or safety hazards. A US Boat Foundation grant program seeks to ease the environmental impact caused by abandoned boats. This grant program could potentially help with efforts to...

You’ve probably heard of greenwashing. So what’s the ‘hush’ about? While many companies have sustainability built into their operations, quite a few won’t publicize the efforts that they make. This practice is called “greenhushing.” With an overwhelming number of businesses...