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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,…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 years ago