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PFAs in waterways, the return of fire season, green jobs training, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: Philly residents can get free plants through a program to curb the spread of invasive…

12 months ago

Philly schools are overheating: How solar could save schools

The hidden benefits of clean energy for struggling school districts. By Angie Bacha (Green Philly) and Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central)…

12 months ago

Will Philly’s Tree Plan wither or thrive? Experts push for action & “proactive” care.

Despite planting thousands of trees, funding cuts and public distrust pose challenges. On Wednesday, March 5, the Philadelphia Council of…

12 months ago

Franklin Square improvements, water bill spikes, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and more.

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Franklin Square is getting some sustainable upgrades. Various capital investment projects were recently…

1 year ago

Effort to adapt Philly schools to rising temperatures threatened by Trump

As federal programs are being slashed, IRA funding designed to help schools adapt to rising temperatures now faces an uncertain…

1 year ago

Green space in Kensington, a healthy Delaware River Basin, Camden air quality, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: 3rd graders helped design a new Kensington green space. A collaboration between the Trust for…

1 year ago

“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

Employees fear the long-term impact of eliminating environmental justice programs. Jada Ackley believed that her position as an EPA Environmental…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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,…

1 year 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…

1 year ago