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More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced nearly $17 million in federal investments in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) through the EPA’s Clean School Bus program. This...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” launching the most ambitious environmental justice agenda by the...

Pennsylvania is one of six states to include environmental protections in its Constitution. As a tool used before, it could help Climate Advocates in Philadelphia. Through the doors of Philly’s curious Mütter Museum and up its sprawling marble staircase awaits...

Huge news and a letter from our editor. I am beyond excited to share some huge news—Green Philly has been named a recipient of the Press Forward grant! Out of over 900 applicants, we’re one of only 205 local newsrooms...

Here’s who took home the SustainPHL awards last evening. Activist of the Year This nominee is a passionate advocate, leading action within their community to promote sustainability. Award recipient 2024: Aminata Sandra Calhoun Enviro Justice Champions environmental justice by advocating...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news this week. It’s getting hot(ter) in here September. Despite what JD Vance said about “crazy weather patterns,” climate change continues to impact the US, from temperatures to supercharging Hurricane Helene’s destruction. This past...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! Delaware River Festival Returns to Philly and Camden on Sept 28. The 2024 Delaware River Festival offers a variety of activities on both sides of the river at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and...

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. ‘Mo Money, Mo’ Trees: Philadelphia Receives $12 Million for Tree Canopy. The $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture supports the Philly Tree Plan, a 10-year initiative to increase the city’s...

Honorees include DRBC’s Steve Tambini, SBN’s Alex Cupo, and Hope Works. The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) celebrated the 2024 Water Resources Awards winners on September 12th. The 41st Awards Gala recognizes leadership, innovation, and excellence...