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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...

…Drumroll for the latest list of sustainability changemakers SustainPHL is returning for the 7th annual awards ceremony and celebration on October 10, 2024. Here is the full list of the nominees, from individuals using art to fight climate change, organize...

The latest sustainability news this week. $25 million boost for “Solar for Schools.” State and city leaders gathered at City Hall on Sept. 4 to mark the passage of the Solar for Schools Act, a grant program aimed at helping...

Chinatown residents voiced concerns over traffic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The studies only partially answer a key question: What are the environmental impacts? Chinatown residents have raised concerns about air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions during construction, and traffic increases...

The latest in sustainability news this week The 2024 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund is accepting applications. It will offer $15,000 grants to 20 organizations in Philadelphia working on long-term environmental justice initiatives. Eligible organizations must be located in...

The latest sustainability news this week Philadelphia has been awarded $1.3 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to support four key projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation. These initiatives include expanding energy education in vulnerable...

The latest sustainability news this week Happy Solar Week, Philly! Did you know over 3300 homes and businesses have switched to solar through Solarize Philly? 60 Low and Middle-Income Families in the Philadelphia region can lease solar. Capital Good Fund,...