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Last night at the Discovery Center, we had an inspiring evening of community, learning, and sustainability. Attendees of the sold-out Birds, Mussels, and Networking event connected with familiar faces and met new friends in the green community, all while exploring...

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. Monday set a new record as the hottest day ever globally, surpassing the previous day’s record, according to the European climate service Copernicus. The global average temperature reached 17.15°C (62.87°F). Climate scientists say...

The latest sustainability news this week Barbara Ann Frides, a 30-year-old CHOP doctor, was killed by a speeding driver while riding with a helmet in the bike lane in Rittenhouse Square. Mayor Cherelle Parker cut $6 million in funding to...

How the Roxborough CDC & Jefferson University MS is Sustainable Design collaborated to reimagine this historic commercial route into a vibrant, community-centered space. Ridge Avenue in Roxborough has a deep history as a path for travel and commerce. Dating back...

Discovering green alternatives to traditional burials & cremation Green Philly hosted an insightful Green Burials event at Laurel Hill on June 11th, featuring a panel of experts discussing sustainable burial practices and their ecological benefits. Nancy Goldenberg, President and CEO...

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...