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Your trash & recycling may be delayed – or not, according to the Streets Department.

It also may be combined, according to residents. The Philadelphia Streets Department Commissioner Carlton Williams announced that they are experiencing…

3 years ago

December was the second warmest in Philadelphia since 1872

The not-so-white Christmas wasn't normal; the month was also drier than normal. Climate change will bring warmer and wetter weather…

3 years ago

Good news to close the year: Philadelphia given an “A” for climate action

Environmental non-profit CDP gave 95 cities a top score on climate action, including the city of brotherly love. With 2021…

3 years ago

Good news: We’re continuing our watershed reporting for another 2 years

Green Philly has been awarded funding from the William Penn Foundation for a second time. This past year has been…

3 years ago

Green Building United announces 2021 Groundbreaker Awards recipients

Annual awards celebrate leaders in sustainable design Green Building United hosted its annual Groundbreaker Awards virtually last evening. The Groundbreaker…

3 years ago

These warm December temperatures outside? Blame Climate Change.

No, these 60 degree days aren't normal for December. As much as we may enjoy them... Temperatures this week have…

3 years ago

City releases PGW Diversification study to start path towards decarbonization

Study explores four ways to decarbonize by 2050 Philadelphia has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. But one…

3 years ago

More Americans understand that Climate Change is happening in 2021

Despite what Fox News wants you to hear, extreme heat, wildfires and extreme weather lead to American public's concern for…

3 years ago

Another carbon neutrality step: City vehicles to go all Electric by 2030

Office of Sustainability released Municipal Clean Fleet Plan to turn 6000 vehicles green Philly is making another step towards carbon…

3 years ago

November was cooler & drier than normal

Despite the lower temps, climate change isn't stopping. This past November defied the normal climate change trends and was cooler…

3 years ago