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Get the latest sustainability news It’s hot out there. For 556,000 people in Philadelphia, it feels 9°F higher due to the built environment. In Climate Central’s analysis of urban heat islands in 65 major U.S. cities reveals that 34 million...

Rhonda Babb and Chantal Westby challenge audiences to rethink their relationship with the planet, reminding us that we have agency in the face of global warming.  There are moments when climate change can no longer be viewed in the abstract....

Get the TL:DR on local sustainability news before the holiday weekend The Tioga-Hope Park and Garden hosted its second annual Unity Dinner on June 28, celebrating community green spaces. Neighbors and green space advocates enjoyed live music, food, and discussions...

The latest sustainability news this week Experts testified before the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on the importance of Governor Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS). The plan, introduced as House Bill 2277, aims to diversify Pennsylvania’s...

From recycled paper-making to a community seed exchange, ‘tis the season to create, learn, and cultivate.  Summer in Philly means trips down the shore, water ice, and Parks on Tap.  But alongside the usual suspects, a rotation of workshops and...

Philadelphia is raising awareness for “Show Your Stripes Day,” during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of potentially record-breaking heat. On June 20th, the eve of Show Your Stripes Day, iconic landmarks across the city will be...

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. Happy Summer Solstice! It’s officially the longest day of the year – and it’s a hot one. It’s the first Heat Health Emergency of the year through Saturday at midnight, which can put...

We made a return to the air with our live panel discussion to highlight on sustainable burials. Death and grief are tough topics, but thinking of forever resting in a beautiful meadow brings a bit of comfort. On our latest...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Nearly 19% of PA water systems contain PFAS levels above EPA standards. You can test and install home water filtration systems or purchase water filters as low as $20 to remove PFAS. Going...