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Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” launching the most ambitious environmental justice agenda by the...

Pennsylvania is one of six states to include environmental protections in its Constitution. As a tool used before, it could help Climate Advocates in Philadelphia. Through the doors of Philly’s curious Mütter Museum and up its sprawling marble staircase awaits...

Huge news and a letter from our editor. I am beyond excited to share some huge news—Green Philly has been named a recipient of the Press Forward grant! Out of over 900 applicants, we’re one of only 205 local newsrooms...

Here’s who took home the SustainPHL awards last evening. Activist of the Year This nominee is a passionate advocate, leading action within their community to promote sustainability. Award recipient 2024: Aminata Sandra Calhoun Enviro Justice Champions environmental justice by advocating...

Casey Kuklick, Deputy Director of the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, lays out the office’s Fall 2024 plans.  In January, newly-appointed Mayor Parker released her 100-Day Action Plan for a “Safer, Cleaner, Greener Philadelphia,” which outlined a long-term Clean...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week. It’s getting hot(ter) in here September. Despite what JD Vance said about “crazy weather patterns,” climate change continues to impact the US, from temperatures to supercharging Hurricane Helene’s destruction. This past...

From thrift stores to zero-waste events, Villanova’s SSC is focused on reducing waste. At Villanova University, students are taking the lead in promoting sustainability through the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC), an extension of the university’s Sustainable Leadership Council. The SSC...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! Delaware River Festival Returns to Philly and Camden on Sept 28. The 2024 Delaware River Festival offers a variety of activities on both sides of the river at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and...

Discover how you can access federal support to tackle climate and environmental challenges In November 2023, the Biden Administration devoted approximately $2 billion in grant funding to support community-driven projects tackling climate and environmental justice challenges. While a significant amount of that...