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Catch up on the latest sustainability news. October was exceptionally hot and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 61.7°F, which is 3.5°F more than normal. With no measurable rainfall, it was also one of the driest Octobers...

In our latest Civic Catalysts column, Rep Rabb talks nerding out about cool science, vertical farming & holding greenwashers accountable. Role: State Representative for the 200th Legislative District of Pennsylvania. Rabb represents 68,000 constituents in four Philadelphia neighborhoods –Chestnut Hill,...

Discover native trees, urban ecology, and vibrant community engagement at Philadelphia’s newly acclaimed arboreal landmark. Known for its abundant ‘tree streets’ and the state’s namesake (Pennsylvania means Penn’s Woods), Philadelphia is the unofficial City of Arboreal Love.  The city adds...

Reflections on the election results There’s no way around it – we’re all feeling the devastating impacts of the election results. Whether you’re feeling sadness, anger, anxiety, doubt, uncertainty, or a mix of the above, take the time you need...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The 2024 election season was a disappointing one for environmental voters. Republican candidates on the ballot in Pennsylvania saw major victories as results rolled in this week. Many have dismal or nonexistent records...

Your weekly dose of sustainability highlights Yesterday was an exceptionally warm Halloween at 82 degrees, matching a record set in 1946 – a reminder of what’s at stake as we approach Election Day in just four days. Climate change on...

The next presidential administration could keep or cut critical programs that benefit Philly. Did you know that an estimated 13 million citizens care deeply about the environment but will skip the polls? This staggering number comes from the Environmental Voter Project, an...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has unveiled a public-facing online map showing water service line materials for every property in the city. This initiative complies with new federal regulations under the Lead and...

More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly $17 million in federal investments in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) through the EPA’s Clean School Bus program. This...