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How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Pennsylvania has become a hot spot for data center proposals and public backlash about where to build them. by Michael…

4 days ago

Hunger strike, living shoreline, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Young climate activists on hunger strike. Members of the Philadelphia chapter of Sunrise…

6 days ago

Legislation for affordable water? New bus routes, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Committee considers bills to make water more affordable. On Tuesday, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier…

2 weeks ago

Environmental concerns loom over World Cup events

Host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup face issues with pollution, heat and waste. What does this mean for…

2 weeks ago

Farm tool library, brush fires delay trains, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Farm tools and resources soon open to the public. A new Agriculture Resource…

3 weeks ago

800 bags of litter gone, making data centers pay, Philly parks climb the ranks & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City partners with Quebec on sustainable transit. At the 4th annual Smart and…

4 weeks ago

Billions in energy savings, Citywide Garden Challenge, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Clean energy campaign created over $1.4 billion in energy savings. The Philadelphia Energy…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

Phila. developer seeks to build data center campus in Upper Merion Township

A Philadelphia developer is proposing to build a cluster of data centers in Upper Merion Township, adding to a growing line of…

1 month ago

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…

2 months ago