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Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Researchers at Temple University have found a rare new plant species native to southern New Jersey. Previously considered under a different name, this species is genetically distant from its relatives, according to their...

It’s officially a heat wave outside. The Wednesday temperature of 91* broke records set in 1941, and the heat wave may continue today. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania regulators withdrew a proposed rule that would have changed how chemical spills into...

As Philadelphia considers ending incineration tied to Chester pollution, environmental justice advocates point to health impacts in the region. “Do you want to be breathing in what you’re throwing in the trash can every day?” is a question posed by...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  PennDOT to repair potholes in Philly region. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has responded to almost 7,000 concerns regarding potholes since the beginning of the year. Road closures are to be expected over the...

New Jersey is an attractive place to build a data center. Lawmakers and residents are struggling to keep up. This article originally appeared on South Jersey Climate News and is republished in partnership. Christopher Otto and Jayden Parente If you live in...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA to debut digital bus stop displays. SEPTA announced that it will be piloting real-time digital bus arrival displays at select bus stops starting in May. The displays will track arrival times, be...

Scientists mapped millions of dead trees along the Atlantic coastline that show the impact of climate change and rising seas. This story was originally published by South Jersey Climate News. A team of researchers mapped over 10 million standing dead...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Chinatown Stitch design moves forward. The Chinatown Stitch – a project to build a cap over the Vine Street Expressway in order to reconnect Chinatown – is moving forward due to a $10...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Center City car-free streets increased sales for local businesses. Center City District released a comprehensive report on the Open Streets program implemented in Rittenhouse Square and the Gayborhood over the past two years....