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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…

3 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,…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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

Challenging the PJM market, Venice island flooding & sustainable AI

Catch up on this week's latest sustainability news. It's Winter Salt Week, raising awareness that the salt we apply to the streets…

3 months ago

Environmental justice funding, clean hydrogen, EV infrastructure and more.

The latest in sustainability news: Environmental justice grants totaling $300,000 will be awarded to Philly orgs tackling air quality, climate,…

4 months ago

$37 million for parkway & trails, the future of electricity generation, green schools and more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Philly millions in funding for active…

4 months ago

Do you experience dangerous streets? Here’s how to request traffic calming.

Vision zero says residents should report unsafe streets. But is this working for residents? The city’s most recent Vision Zero…

4 months ago