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Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter. Over the past 40 years, July has increased by 3.7°F in Philadelphia according to Climate Central. Nationally, July temps have...

As the temperature heats up, the Clean Air Council reminds us of the link between hot temps and consequences for Philadelphians DYK today is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in Philadelphia? Tomorrow (Friday) is likely to hit 95°F,...

June is Great Outdoors Month. This local org is building community outdoors. After hitting the trails in Colorado during a 2017 vacation, Brandi Nicole’s life completely changed. Over the next two years, she worked full-time while completing a dual Master’s...

It’s been five years since Mayor Kenney announced ambitious plans for combating climate change locally. Here’s a look at how it’s going Former President Trump’s approach to climate policy was not the best. But his 2017 withdrawal from the Paris...

Throwing more into the recycling bin can actually be worse. Here’s why. Regardless of the question if recycling is as efficient as it could be, many Americans are convinced that recycling is an important part of sustainability. However, residents often...

From consignment shops to recycled pieces, there’s an option for everyone. Want to wear clothing that matches your sustainable lifestyle? Whether you’re looking for thrifted deals or sustainably-made clothing that matches your values, Philly has a plethora of sustainable options...

Here’s a sneak peek of the 2022 exhibits It’s back! The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is back from June 11 – 19th at FDR Park.  For the second consecutive year, the show returns to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park due to the...

The Academy of Natural Sciences, Water Department and BOMA are teaming up for the new initiative There’s a new initiative to kick plastic use. The Academy of Natural Sciences is kicking off Plastic-free Philly, a volunteer effort to reduce single-use...

A local high school student shares her sustainability journey Sustainability was a term introduced to me at the end of my sophomore year at Penn Charter. As a huge fan of pretty trees and clear, blue skies, my sustainability journey...