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Problems continue to pile up for the delayed trash pickups. Philadelphia sanitation workers state they’re not being paid the proper amount for overtime and some workers aren’t showing up due to the discrepancy. The city released another sanitation advisory the...

As Philadelphians reel from the damage unleashed by Hurricane Isaias ­­and brace for increased storm surges due to climate change, residents have a resource to protect their homes from future high rain events. The strong winds and heavy rain of...

With many Philly residents waiting for two-four (or more) weeks for recycling to be picked up, it’s clear our system is problematic. But what if we turned our recyclables into an equitable transportation solution? What if every rogue plastic bottle...

A local company issued a timely announcement during Philadelphia Solar Week, August 17-23. It will be installing a solar array atop a daycare center — meeting nearly 100% of the building’s energy needs. Residents can take part in the celebration...

PennEnvironment brought together collegiate experts and organizers to share how their institutions are switching to renewable energy sources. Here’s what students can do to push for greener operations at their universities. At PennEnvironment’s 100% Renewable Campuses Virtual Panel on August...

After the local spot for paddling suffered a spill on Monday, the state responds & SUP rentals stopped. Energy Transfer (owner of Sunoco) has spilled at least 10,000 gallons of industrial waste, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) fluid into Marsh Creek...

Two youth fellows at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge are working to make clean-ups accessible, safe, and widespread. To help, all you have to do is fill a bag with trash and share a photo on social media with #PhilaBag....

From an extensive heatwave to more frequent, intense tropical storms like Isaias. Here’s a look at how you can expect climate change to manifest in the city of brotherly love. Tropical storm Isaias (who can keep up with these names?)...

As temperatures rise, flooding hits low-income communities the hardest. Here’s how New Jersey is trying to lessen the impacts. In 2015, Camden SMART Initiative did something called “daylighting” in Cramer Hill, a vibrant but disinvested community in East Camden that...