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So what’s it like to be a climate activist? There were two climate rallies over the past 2 days, one in center city and the other in our state capitol. We mentioned there was Climate Justice Allies Power Plan Day of Action...

Philly is back with its greenwashing initiative, touting in-sink food waste disposals (aka garbage disposals) as a sustainable solution and requiring them in all new residential construction. According to a press release: Philadelphia is tackling the challenge of diverting household...

A new year means new legislation possible in city council. We chatted with Councilman Mark Squilla (who was hanging out with our buddy Connor Barwin) during the recent Treecycling on South Street. The Councilman has his eyes on three possible sustainability bills...

Two Philly residents were in Paris for the recent COP 21 (AKA climate talks). Here’s what they think Philly needs to do next. by Pouné Saberi, MD, MPH | Physicians for Social Responsibility & Anthony Giancatarino | Policy Chair, Green Justice Philly/Director of Policy...

The new Mayor James Kenney is making changes alllll over the place. Our friends at Philadelphia Water have a new Commissioner, Debra McCarty. Feminist friends, another reason to cheer: She’s the first woman to hold the title of Commissioner in the...

Mayor Jim Kenney officially was inaugurated over at City Hall, coinciding with transition in the Sustainability Office. We called the new Director of Sustainability, Christine Knapp to follow up our exit interview with Katherine Gajewski. Along with the director transition,...

Happy almost-2016! Let’s hope that this year was great for you as it was for us! Let’s reflect on 2015 for the blog. January We started off 2015 with a BANG during the Big Green Party. Over 200 of you attended...

Dearest readers, We’re wishing you a happy holiday full of love, joy and time with your nearest and dearest. And for those mass-produced gifts you’ll receive, we’re crossing our fingers for gift receipts too. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Something big happened in Paris recently. On December 12, following two weeks of negotiations, representatives from 196 nations agreed to adopt a landmark climate agreement more ambitious than anything like it in history. With scientists continuing to warn about the...