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City Boasts On-time Sanitation Schedule Despite Trashing Recycling Across City

As the city catches up on sanitation collections, recycling is still combined into the trash in many neighborhoods. Residents are…

5 years ago

New Jersey passes Environmental Justice Bill to protect communities of color

If passed, the 'Cumulative Impacts Bill' will direct NJ's DEP to say no to permits that would pollute and negatively…

5 years ago

As the city denies commands for combining trash and recycling, sanitation workers report not being paid accurately for overtime.

Problems continue to pile up for the delayed trash pickups. Philadelphia sanitation workers state they're not being paid the proper…

5 years ago

Wolf Administration Responds to Pipeline Spill at Marsh Creek State Park

After the local spot for paddling suffered a spill on Monday, the state responds & SUP rentals stopped. Energy Transfer…

5 years ago

PennFuture Released a ‘Green New Deal’ plan for Pennsylvania’s path post-pandemic

PennFuture's “A Green Stimulus and Recovery Platform for Pennsylvania” prioritizes green jobs, clean energy and nature-based businesses As we're in…

5 years ago

Coronavirus changed Philly travel. But did it change our environmental impact?

COVID-19 has drastically impacted how we travel – regardless of by land, sea, or air. But how did Philly fare…

5 years ago

Don’t buy that plastic: Philly Tap Water is (Still) Safe for Residents According to New Report

Philadelphia Water has good news to share—the city's drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards.…

5 years ago

One Year Later: Questions, Health Repercussions & Environmental Racism Linger from Oil Refinery Explosion

The PES Refinery Site has been sold to a promising redeveloper. Community members still have questions about accountability, health, and…

5 years ago

The Common Market is Donating $3.9 Million of Fresh Produce to Locals Facing Food Insecurity

Nonprofit mobilizes to send 35,000 boxes of produce from local farmers to residents in need weekly. The U.S. Department of…

5 years ago

Mariposa Accepting Nonprofit Applications for “Round-up for Change”

Program allows shoppers to "round up" their purchases to the nearest dollar, with proceeds going to local causes. Are you…

5 years ago