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It also may be combined, according to residents. The Philadelphia Streets Department Commissioner Carlton Williams announced that they are experiencing trash and recycling delays due to the recent COVID-19 surge. The department cannot provide a specific number of days that...

The not-so-white Christmas wasn’t normal; the month was also drier than normal. Climate change will bring warmer and wetter weather to Philadelphia. Although the increased temperatures aligned with trends, it was also a drier month. The average December temperature was...

The Netflix hit addresses the climate crisis with nods to current battles of taking action A few days before Christmas, Joe Manchin may have singlehandedly thwarted Biden’s climate efforts. This news comes a few weeks after the world came together...

Environmental non-profit CDP gave 95 cities a top score on climate action, including the city of brotherly love. With 2021 coming to a close with yet another pandemic surge, there’s good news on the climate front. The City of Philadelphia...

Don’t put your Christmas tree on the curb so it can sit in a landfill forever. Here’s better options. The debate over live versus fake Christmas trees factors in what you do with them once you’re finished unwrapping the gifts...

Green Philly has been awarded funding from the William Penn Foundation for a second time. This past year has been a rollercoaster. Despite the challenges, we’re thrilled that the William Penn Foundation is continuing to support our quality reporting about...

Annual awards celebrate leaders in sustainable design Green Building United hosted its annual Groundbreaker Awards virtually last evening. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate leaders in the green building industry that demonstrate innovation, commitment to sustainability in the built environment, and environmental, social, and/or economic...

No, these 60 degree days aren’t normal for December. As much as we may enjoy them… Temperatures this week have been creeping into the 60s in mid-December. More Americans understand that climate change is happening, and warming December temperatures are...

Philadelphia has a litter problem. So why aren’t there more trashcans in neighborhoods? As you walk through Philadelphia you’ll begin to stuff your back pockets and purse pouches with the various napkins, tissues, and unwanted leaflets that seemingly appear as...