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Philadelphia skyline is lighting up tonight for the climate crisis

Philadelphia is raising awareness for "Show Your Stripes Day," during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of…

1 year ago

Rep Rabb fighting greenwashing in PA, Grant Blvd closes storefront, & the Linc is LEED Platinum.

Here's the latest sustainability news this week. Happy Summer Solstice! It's officially the longest day of the year - and…

1 year ago

What to do about PFAS, PA energy plans & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Nearly 19% of PA water systems contain PFAS levels above EPA standards. You…

1 year ago

Street cleaning begins, recycle old cables & Philly parks scored.

The latest sustainability news this week. Philly officially launched its One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program this week.…

1 year ago

Meet the guardians of the Wissahickon, wildfire & hurricanes & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news before your holiday weekend. The Friends of the Wissahickon focuses on cleanups and…

1 year ago

New high tunnels at the Woodlands, Diverting waste from student moveouts, and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced its new Executive Director, Erin Mooney.…

1 year ago

Camden’s urban farmers look for innovative ways to solve water challenges

Access to water is a barrier for community gardens in the city. Local groups, professors and students are working together…

1 year ago

Hotter May temps, Otters spotted, more heritage trees chopped & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. May in Philadelphia has warmed an average of 1.6 degrees over the past…

1 year ago

25% of City is solar-powered*, Getting to Green & new watershed exhibit

The latest green news you missed. Here comes the sun! Approximately 25% of municipal city buildings are now powered by…

1 year ago

Earth week: Winner of SBN’s Food Saver Challenge, Swarthmore’s Solar purchase & more

Read the latest sustainability news. Earth Day was Monday is every day, and was celebrated much this week. (We won't…

1 year ago