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Record April heat, Clean Streams Ruling stands, and more.

It's officially a heat wave outside. The Wednesday temperature of 91* broke records set in 1941, and the heat wave…

18 hours ago

Philly’s trash is burned in Chester. Advocates say the health impacts don’t stay there

As Philadelphia considers ending incineration tied to Chester pollution, environmental justice advocates point to health impacts in the region. “Do…

2 days ago

Mural Arts Institute closure, bike rack permits, budget hearings & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  PennDOT to repair potholes in Philly region. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has responded…

1 week ago

Data centers are booming in the Garden State. Are local communities ready?

New Jersey is an attractive place to build a data center. Lawmakers and residents are struggling to keep up. This…

1 week ago

SEPTA real-time arrivals, FDR Park lawsuit, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA to debut digital bus stop displays. SEPTA announced that it will be…

2 weeks ago

New research shows widespread “ghost forests” in New Jersey

Scientists mapped millions of dead trees along the Atlantic coastline that show the impact of climate change and rising seas.…

2 weeks ago

Climate storytelling, nuclear production, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Chinatown Stitch design moves forward. The Chinatown Stitch – a project to build…

3 weeks ago

Open Streets helps businesses, Transit in the City Budget & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Center City car-free streets increased sales for local businesses. Center City District released…

4 weeks ago

Lobbying polluters, SEPTA funding boost, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Farm Philly expands Community Compost Network. Farm Philly’s Community Compost Network is expanding…

1 month ago

New Trail crew, Fight for Zero Fare, Dreadging threatens fish, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City to launch first-ever trail maintenance crew. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will be…

1 month ago