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Hotter May temps, Otters spotted, more heritage trees chopped & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. May in Philadelphia has warmed an average of 1.6 degrees over the past…

12 months ago

25% of City is solar-powered*, Getting to Green & new watershed exhibit

The latest green news you missed. Here comes the sun! Approximately 25% of municipal city buildings are now powered by…

12 months ago

Earth week: Winner of SBN’s Food Saver Challenge, Swarthmore’s Solar purchase & more

Read the latest sustainability news. Earth Day was Monday is every day, and was celebrated much this week. (We won't…

12 months ago

The EPA’s Efforts in Climate Action, Public Engagement, and Earth Month Initiatives

We sat down with Adam Ortiz, EPA's Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator to chat about transparency and their recent work. Are you…

1 year ago

Is My Recycling Being … Recycled?

Philadelphians' skepticism about the City’s waste policies has led to an abysmal recycling rate. Here’s what really happens after you…

1 year ago

City is driving more EVs, new PFAS regulations, car-free MLK is back!

Read the latest local sustainability news. Can you believe the solar eclipse was this past Monday? Whether you traveled for…

1 year ago

Wetter weather, 48 heritage trees to be chopped & more.

The latest environmental news this week. This week we're at the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) conference in Philadelphia, and…

1 year ago

Weekly street sweeping returns, new litter & safety initiative, seal rescues & more

Catch up on all the latest & local sustainability news Weekly street cleaning is returning in 14 neighborhoods with the…

1 year ago

Cherry blossom-ing earlier, World Water Day & more solar in PA schools!

The latest sustainability news in the region.  World Water Day is March 22nd. The Delaware River basin Commission released a…

1 year ago

New funding for climate, Get composting in your neighborhood & more

The latest in sustainability news this week! It feels like Spring this week in our region, with temperatures in the…

1 year ago