Philadelphia Summers will increase 8°F by end of century

3 years ago

If current emissions trends continue, Philadelphia summers will feel like present-day Louisiana. Philadelphia summers are already hotter. But this year…

Good news we need: PA adds $696 million in funding for parks, clean water, outdoor recreation & more

3 years ago

New state budget adds investment into essential environmental initiatives The new Pennsylvania state budget passed by lawmakers last week includes…

Philadelphia says it’s no longer mixing recycling and trash, but residents have doubts about the process

3 years ago

The city’s overall recycling rate remains at historic lows A year and a half after Philadelphia temporarily suspended separate collection,…

Christine Knapp is stepping down as Director of Sustainability at the end of August

3 years ago

Saleem Chapman will become the next Director of Sustainability. The City of Philadelphia announced that Christine Knapp will step down…

Performances at POOL are a SPLASH this summer

3 years ago

Performers and chefs explore the ideas around the Fairmount Water Work's exhibit from July - September.  POOL: A Social History…

July’s hot and only getting hotter

3 years ago

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.…

In hot temps, it’s time to ask about pollutants

3 years ago

As the temperature heats up, the Clean Air Council reminds us of the link between hot temps and consequences for…

One Temple Grad is Empowering Women, One ‘Hike + Heal’ at a Time

3 years ago

June is Great Outdoors Month. This local org is building community outdoors. After hitting the trails in Colorado during a…

Grading Philly’s Climate Goals

3 years ago

It’s been five years since Mayor Kenney announced ambitious plans for combating climate change locally. Here's a look at how…