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Franklin Square improvements, water bill spikes, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Franklin Square is getting some sustainable upgrades. Various capital investment projects were recently…

1 month ago

Effort to adapt Philly schools to rising temperatures threatened by Trump

As federal programs are being slashed, IRA funding designed to help schools adapt to rising temperatures now faces an uncertain…

2 months ago

Green space in Kensington, a healthy Delaware River Basin, Camden air quality, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: 3rd graders helped design a new Kensington green space. A collaboration between the Trust for…

2 months ago

“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

Employees fear the long-term impact of eliminating environmental justice programs. Jada Ackley believed that her position as an EPA Environmental…

2 months ago

Solar co-ops, Delaware wins River of the Year, and Abington air quality concerns.

The latest in sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year is…(drumroll please)... The Delaware! The Delaware River received the…

2 months ago

How David Evans keeps his neighborhood litter-free and well-informed

As founder of Block by Block and social media educator, Evans is an activist for the modern era. David Evans,…

2 months ago

Crash-site environmental remediation, Trump funding freezes, and local conservation projects

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Environmental risks at the site of the Northeast Philly plane crash are being…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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…

2 months 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…

3 months ago