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Philadelphia is raising awareness for “Show Your Stripes Day,” during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of potentially record-breaking heat. On June 20th, the eve of Show Your Stripes Day, iconic landmarks across the city will be...

Here’s the latest sustainability news this week. Happy Summer Solstice! It’s officially the longest day of the year – and it’s a hot one. It’s the first Heat Health Emergency of the year through Saturday at midnight, which can put...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Nearly 19% of PA water systems contain PFAS levels above EPA standards. You can test and install home water filtration systems or purchase water filters as low as $20 to remove PFAS. Going...

The latest sustainability news this week. Philly officially launched its One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program this week. The program’s goal is to clean every neighborhood through August 26th. Track the city’s progress with data on the Office...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news before your holiday weekend. The Friends of the Wissahickon focuses on cleanups and wetlands to combat the impacts of climate change in the park. Read more about the century-old group in Billy Penn....

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced its new Executive Director, Erin Mooney. Mooney was previously communications director of The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Philadelphia Orchard Project created two high...

Access to water is a barrier for community gardens in the city. Local groups, professors and students are working together to find solutions and to help the gardens – and Camden – bloom. This article is republished in partnership with South...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. May in Philadelphia has warmed an average of 1.6 degrees over the past 50 years. A river otter captured on camera in Ridley Creek is good news for the animal’s revival and cleaner...

The latest green news you missed. Here comes the sun! Approximately 25% of municipal city buildings are now powered by solar from its Adams Solar Project, and nearly 30% is powered by renewable electricity. This is progress towards the city’s...