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Philly wants more trash cans and trees, believes civic engagement is key

Part Two of Every Voice, Every Vote research revealed that Philly takes pride in community engagement but believes neighborhoods could…

1 month ago

For this community, Building a ‘Green” city is an act of resistance.

The Green Building United Groundbreaker Awards celebrated local innovative projects using passive house, LEED and more. Rising energy prices, tariffs…

1 month ago

Fall bioblitz, SEPTA fire risks, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Fall Nature Challenge starts. The Academy of Natural Sciences is hosting a Fall…

1 month ago

Trash competition, government shutdown, November elections, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Block by Block launches citywide cleanup competition with Chicago. Neighborhood cleanup group Block…

2 months ago

Celebrating Solar at “Sun Day,” trash burning ban proposed & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Philly mobilizes for Sun Day solar energy celebration. Philly-area energy advocates joined a…

2 months ago

You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies

Drinking water isn’t the only way people are exposed to PFAS today. This article is republished from the Conversation. Since…

2 months ago

Speeding cameras, asthma capitals, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Speeding cameras installed on Broad Street. The Philadelphia Parking Authority unveiled new speeding…

2 months ago

SEPTA restores service, rally for clean air, secondhand clothes, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  SEPTA uses capital funds to avoid cuts for another two years. Following court…

2 months ago

SEPTA’s crisis didn’t happen overnight. Meet the long-time advocates who’ve been fighting all along.

For years, advocates have warned about SEPTA’s future. Their fight for permanent funding continues beyond the latest capital boost. Transit…

2 months ago

SEPTA pauses cuts, Mini-grants for walkable neighborhoods, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Announcing the SustainPHL nominees. Green Philly is hosting our 8th annual SustainPHL Awards…

3 months ago