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Camden’s urban farmers look for innovative ways to solve water challenges

Access to water is a barrier for community gardens in the city. Local groups, professors and students are working together…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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