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Election results, green buildings, and more drought complications

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The 2024 election season was a disappointing one for environmental voters. Republican candidates…

1 year ago

Climate’s on the ballot, PA drought & electrifying ports

Your weekly dose of sustainability highlights Yesterday was an exceptionally warm Halloween at 82 degrees, matching a record set in…

1 year ago

National votes, local impacts: Five ways this election matters for Philly’s environment

The next presidential administration could keep or cut critical programs that benefit Philly. Did you know that an estimated 13 million…

1 year ago

PWD lead maps, grants for food recovery & Delaware River reports

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has unveiled a public-facing online map showing water…

1 year ago

45 new electric buses coming to the School District of Philadelphia due to $17 million in EPA funding

More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly…

1 year ago

Thriving Communities, Keeping Philly charged, Recycling pet packaging & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day in office, President Biden signed…

1 year ago

How PA’s Environmental Rights Amendment could challenge PGW to consider climate

Pennsylvania is one of six states to include environmental protections in its Constitution. As a tool used before, it could…

1 year ago

Big News! Green Philly Wins $100K Grant to Keep Driving Local Sustainability

Huge news and a letter from our editor. I am beyond excited to share some huge news—Green Philly has been…

1 year ago

Announcing the SustainPHL 2024 Award Recipients

Here's who took home the SustainPHL awards last evening. Activist of the Year This nominee is a passionate advocate, leading…

1 year ago

Warming Septembers, Call for Board Members & Hydro-power.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week. It's getting hot(ter) in here September. Despite what JD Vance said…

1 year ago