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The “Green Oscars” are making their return IRL next month. Who are the individuals, projects, non-profits, civic or government entities, and for-profit businesses that are advancing sustainability (including social impact or civic causes) in the greater Philadelphia area? We want...

What savings can you expect from this legislation? On Tuesday, President Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest climate legislation in US history. With $369 billion allocated to tackle climate, we could see a 40% emissions reduction, putting us...

Philly’s feeling the heat during recent waves, and it’s not just the temperature that’s gone up. Philadelphia has had a hot summer. By early August, there were 27 times that the temperature reached 90 or above in Philadelphia. A normal...

“Lens on Litter” contest captures ugly and avoidable examples of trash across the state Sick of seeing litter? You can document it and potentially win some cash. Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) Is hosting an annual “Lens on Litter” contest to...

If current emissions trends continue, Philadelphia summers will feel like present-day Louisiana. Philadelphia summers are already hotter. But this year may be on the ‘cooler’ side for what’s to come. As Philadelphia continues to become hotter and wetter due to...

New state budget adds investment into essential environmental initiatives The new Pennsylvania state budget passed by lawmakers last week includes wins for environmental efforts. The annual budget includes $884.75 million that will have impacts on clean water, green spaces, parks,...

The city’s overall recycling rate remains at historic lows A year and a half after Philadelphia temporarily suspended separate collection, officials say recycling is no longer being mixed with trash. But many residents reported seeing it throughout the spring and...

Saleem Chapman will become the next Director of Sustainability. The City of Philadelphia announced that Christine Knapp will step down as Director of the Office of Sustainability. Knapp will leave the role at the end of August after six years...

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter. Over the past 40 years, July has increased by 3.7°F in Philadelphia according to Climate Central. Nationally, July temps have...