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Utility rate opposition, “Alleygators,” EV chargers, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Governor “vocally and forcefully” opposes utility rate increases. In an unusual move, Governor…

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Rideshare tax, failing air quality, native plant kits, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Bill to amend city code to curb illegal dumping. Environmental advocacy group PennFuture…

1 week ago

New plant discovered in NJ, 56 years of Earth Day & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Researchers at Temple University have found a rare new plant species native to…

2 weeks ago

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…

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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…

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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…

4 weeks 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…

4 weeks 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…

1 month 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.…

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Climate storytelling, nuclear production, & more

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

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