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The latest in sustainability news this week Philly is introducing a new program to train workers to build electric car infrastructure in the city with a $1.46 million federal grant. “Plug in Philly” is aiming to train 45 workers, which...

4 takeaways from Penn’s Future of Cities conference By 2050, nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population is projected to live in urban areas. Expanding cities will dramatically transform biodiverse landscapes, increase energy demands, and worsen climate stressors. What solutions...

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Watch the deep dive into sustainable business practices, ethical consumerism and mindful consumption. As a conscious consumer, how can you trust that your dollars are being spent at businesses whose values align with yours? Green Philly editor Julie Hancher moderated...

How succession forests and wildflowers form a living memorial for loved ones at Laurel Hill The path to Nature’s Sanctuary is long, a series of turns and loops winding through the many compact neighborhoods that comprise West Laurel Hill Cemetery’s...

Want to support businesses that align with your values? Here’s what we learned during Green Philly’s Decoding Conscious Choices. When it comes to business practices, two local business leaders are making conscious decisions to support people and the planet while...

Here are some of the latest green headlines. Two city council members want to hold a hearing on Philly’s progress towards its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Isaiah Thomas and Rue Landau plan on introducing a resolution, which would include a...

Make 2024 a year of action as a conscious consumer. If you’re aware of the climate crisis, you likely have climate anxiety from time to time. Although advocates frequently point to large corporations as the bulk of carbon emissions, with...

January’s weird weather is another reminder that climate change is here. If you’re feeling weather whiplash, you’re not alone. Let’s recap January: During the second week of 2024, the city got drenched with flooded rivers, shut-down roads, and wind that...