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Philadelphia Summers will increase 8°F by end of century

If current emissions trends continue, Philadelphia summers will feel like present-day Louisiana. Philadelphia summers are already hotter. But this year…

3 years ago

Good news we need: PA adds $696 million in funding for parks, clean water, outdoor recreation & more

New state budget adds investment into essential environmental initiatives The new Pennsylvania state budget passed by lawmakers last week includes…

3 years ago

Philadelphia says it’s no longer mixing recycling and trash, but residents have doubts about the process

The city’s overall recycling rate remains at historic lows A year and a half after Philadelphia temporarily suspended separate collection,…

3 years ago

Christine Knapp is stepping down as Director of Sustainability at the end of August

Saleem Chapman will become the next Director of Sustainability. The City of Philadelphia announced that Christine Knapp will step down…

3 years ago

July’s hot and only getting hotter

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.…

3 years ago

Plastic-free Philly is kicking bottles to the curb – and adding art to the city

The Academy of Natural Sciences, Water Department and BOMA are teaming up for the new initiative There's a new initiative…

3 years ago

May 2022 was hotter and wetter than average

Climate change is already making Philadelphia hotter and wetter. Monthly temperatures are trending hotter and wetter in line with climate…

3 years ago

Schoolyard with GSI opens  at Lowell Elementary

The space provides students access to an outdoor learning space and decreases the park equity gap in the Olney neighborhood.…

3 years ago

Earlier Summer temps in Philadelphia are another reminder of climate change

Climate change trends are shifting us towards warmer temps earlier in the year. May heating up is another reminder of…

3 years ago

Rain didn’t damper the 12th annual Green Building Conference

The conference returns to the Navy Yard in person On Friday, over 450 local sustainability professionals attended the Green Building…

3 years ago