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City’s arena study falls short on key environmental questions

Chinatown residents voiced concerns over traffic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The studies only partially answer a key question: What…

3 months ago

Grants for EJ projects, Montco’s going greener & more SEPTA lines opening

The latest in sustainability news this week The 2024 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund is accepting applications. It will…

3 months ago

More money for energy efficiency, SBN makes retirement benefits easier & more

The latest sustainability news this week Philadelphia has been awarded $1.3 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of…

3 months ago

Solar Week: More solar, Cleaning Tacony Park & more

The latest sustainability news this week Happy Solar Week, Philly! Did you know over 3300 homes and businesses have switched…

3 months ago

LGBTQ Birding group, PA enters carbon capture, Harris’ climate record & more

The latest sustainability news this week Harris and Walz kicked off their 2024 campaign together in Philadelphia on Tuesday. So…

4 months ago

Bartram’s Garden trail contamination leads to calls for better communication, more transparency

In April, multiple agencies were informed of an environmental concern. But the public wasn’t aware until a private citizen alerted…

4 months ago

City gets funding for EV chargers, Single-ride Indego returns, Graffiti Pier partial collapse

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week. City of Philadelphia Secures $300,000 for EV chargers. The City of…

4 months ago

Hottest day ever, Apple Pay on SEPTA, Gritty & Green on EcoWURD & more

Here's the latest sustainability news this week. Monday set a new record as the hottest day ever globally, surpassing the…

4 months ago

Chemical spill at Bartram’s Garden, Doctor killed while biking & more

The latest sustainability news this week Barbara Ann Frides, a 30-year-old CHOP doctor, was killed by a speeding driver while…

4 months ago

It’s HOT in Philly, Kids explain PGW transition & more

Get the latest sustainability news It's hot out there. For 556,000 people in Philadelphia, it feels 9°F higher due to…

4 months ago