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February was the 2nd warmest since 1873 – and way dryer than normal.

The month was way warmer and dryer, as trends of climate change continue to show. Cherry blossoms in Philadelphia on…

2 years ago

Where do the mayoral candidates stand on sustainability issues?

Read Grid's Mayoral Voter Guide, republished here. This Voter Guide was originally published in Grid and republished as part of…

2 years ago

Here comes the sun: Greater Phila Expo Center goes Solar

Expo center becomes the largest convention venue solar array in PA and the #12 largest solar project in the state.…

2 years ago

City cut emissions by 44% in municipal emissions, according to a new update.

Philadelphia is on track to cut emissions by 50% by 2030, according to a 2022 Progress Update of the Municipal…

2 years ago

Riverfront North Partnership named Champion in Action

Citizens recognition for Supporting Environmental Sustainability includes $35K award Local nonprofit Riverfront North Partnership (RNP) was named a 2023 Champion…

2 years ago

Explore birds on a hyperlocal level at the Academy’s new exhibit

Conversations With Birds connects people with the natural world, kicking off on Saturday. Even in a highly urbanized city like Philadelphia,…

2 years ago

Love & Water: Find Your Perfect Stormwater Project Match with PWD’s new app

Stormwater Connect Helps Lower Water Bills while Protecting our Waterways If you own non-residential property, the Philadelphia Water Department wants…

2 years ago

Making the case for clean: greening vacant lots increases property values, according to a new study

A new white paper from PHS & University of Pennsylvania analyzed over 4700 vacant greened lots. Here's what it found. In…

2 years ago

Give the Water Department feedback & enter to win a $100 gift card

PWD & ImpactED are conducting a customer satisfaction survey. Do you trust that your water is clean? Or, are you…

2 years ago

Waste coalition asks the next Mayor to clean up the city

Frustrated with the state of the littered city, six groups are asking the mayoral candidates to commit to zero waste.…

2 years ago