Trash competition, government shutdown, November elections, & more

3 weeks ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Block by Block launches citywide cleanup competition with Chicago. Neighborhood cleanup group Block…

From coal to solar affordability: PA’s next energy chapter shaped by HB 504

3 weeks ago

Farmers and city residents alike stand to benefit from local, homegrown power, says Land & Liberty and Solar States in…

Celebrating Solar at “Sun Day,” trash burning ban proposed & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Philly mobilizes for Sun Day solar energy celebration. Philly-area energy advocates joined a…

You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies

1 month ago

Drinking water isn’t the only way people are exposed to PFAS today. This article is republished from the Conversation. Since…

Building connections: How Ash Richards uses land care as cultural preservation

1 month ago

The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food…

Speeding cameras, asthma capitals, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Speeding cameras installed on Broad Street. The Philadelphia Parking Authority unveiled new speeding…

Organizing hope in tough political times: How PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni is fighting for a livable climate

1 month ago

The Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can…

SEPTA restores service, rally for clean air, secondhand clothes, & more

1 month ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA uses capital funds to avoid cuts for another two years. Following court…

SEPTA’s crisis didn’t happen overnight. Meet the long-time advocates who’ve been fighting all along.

2 months ago

For years, advocates have warned about SEPTA’s future. Their fight for permanent funding continues beyond the latest capital boost. Transit…