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Water resistance in Germantown, PA’s energy landscape and a drier January.

The latest in sustainability news: January was cold, but climate change is still warming up Philly winters. Although last month’s…

1 year ago

Kristen Bowman Kavanagh is an “optimistic realist” for clean water

Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Kristen Kavanagh, the new Executive Director of the Delaware River Basin Commission. Role: Executive…

1 year ago

Staying clear-eyed: How climate groups are continuing their work despite a new federal administration

Green Philly spoke with four local climate and sustainability organizations about how they are preparing for forecasted changes to climate…

1 year ago

Challenging the PJM market, Venice island flooding & sustainable AI

Catch up on this week's latest sustainability news. It's Winter Salt Week, raising awareness that the salt we apply to the streets…

1 year ago

Environmental justice funding, clean hydrogen, EV infrastructure and more.

The latest in sustainability news: Environmental justice grants totaling $300,000 will be awarded to Philly orgs tackling air quality, climate,…

1 year ago

$37 million for parkway & trails, the future of electricity generation, green schools and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Philly millions in funding for active…

1 year ago

Do you experience dangerous streets? Here’s how to request traffic calming.

Vision zero says residents should report unsafe streets. But is this working for residents? The city’s most recent Vision Zero…

1 year ago

December’s cold snap & 2024 temps, “Stream Smart” and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news 2025 has to offer: December’s cold snap broke a pattern of warmer-than-average months…

1 year ago

Delaware could be River of the Year, a walkable Old City, and hydrogen-powered buses

The latest in sustainability news this week: The Delaware could be Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. This year, the…

1 year ago

“Short-sighted and non-targeted:” Local sustainability experts weigh in on twice weekly trash collection

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash…

1 year ago