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Climate change update: April was hotter and wetter than usual

This past April's temperatures and rainfall continue to track with climate trends. Climate change is making Philadelphia hotter and wetter.…

2 years ago

Delaware River Trail extension planning is underway to connect Penn Treaty Park to Graffiti Pier

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is seeking public input on trail uses and access points for seamless riverfront access. Initial…

2 years ago

Local GSI projects & changemakers honored during the annual GSI Awards

Sustainable Business Network hosted their 7th annual ceremony on Thursday evening at the Indepemdence Seaport Museum What are the projects…

2 years ago

Consumers almost doubled reusable bag use since Philly’s plastic bag ban

Ban took three months to accelerate, but has had sustained effects. Almost 200 million "disposable" plastic bags avoided landing in…

2 years ago

Climate optimism for Earth Day: Solutions for Pennsylvania

The IPCC made it clear: we have to lower emissions by 2030. But in Pennsylvania, we have local solutions available.…

2 years ago

Mayoral candidates sound off on how they’d handle the climate crisis

Of twelve candidates, three attended Tuesday evening's Climate Mayoral Forum. While some Philadelphians flocked outdoors to enjoy the unseasonably warm…

2 years ago

March was much warmer and drier than normal

Climate Central's monthly report revealed that Marches are getting over 3.1°F warmer on average If March felt warmer than normal,…

2 years ago

Safeguarding our water: how the city tests our water – despite ongoing threats

Public health takeaways from the Delaware River chemical spill Millions drink, shower, and wash their clothes every day with water…

2 years ago

Philly Tree Plan Will Require Political Will, ‘Lofty’ Funding to Execute

Environmental advocates welcomed the roadmap to improve Philadelphia’s tree canopy while questioning its cost and consistency with recent clear-cutting. The…

2 years ago

Woodergate 2023 explainer: What we know about chemical spill in the Delaware & the City Water Supply

Here's a quick summary of the background, common questions and where your drinking water comes from. UPDATE 3/28 at 10:00…

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