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Philadelphia’s 1st Environmental Justice Advisory Commission announced

Committee will take steps of addressing enviromnetal justice and creating a resilient future. The City and Office of Sustainability announced…

3 years ago

Ya Fav Trashman hosted a MLK cleanup. 2 days later, there was trash again.

Terrill Haigler gathered 100 people for a cleanup. Now, he's asking city officials to do their part. Terrill Haigler (aka…

3 years ago

NJ Climate Coalition sues Governor Murphy for inaction & GHGs

2030 is the new 2050 when it comes to the climate crisis Local groups are taking legal action to hold…

3 years ago

Sustainable Business Network announces Devi Ramkissoon as new ED

Ramkissoon, an immigrant and social entreprenuer, has advanced the work of small businesses from underrepresented communities across Latin America, Asia,…

3 years ago

12 local projects awarded funding to protect Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone

PA Department of Enviromental Protection investing over $574K in local projects The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced funding…

3 years ago

RIP the Mandarin Duck of Pennypack Park

The duck was not native but drew visitors to Pennypack A rare mandarin duck of Eastern Asia, living in Pennypack…

3 years ago

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