Opinion

The Annual Philly Spring Cleanup is tomorrow. Join it… or don’t.

Philadelphians are sick of litter and the lack of leadership to do anything about it. Is it our time to…

4 years ago

Supporting soil health and organic farming in the Delaware Watershed is a win-win-win for clean water, farmers, and local economies

Agriculture runoff is a major problem. The Rodale Institute & American Sustainable Business Council shares one simple way to protect…

4 years ago

Why We’re Voting for the Environment via Joe Biden in 2020

This election is the most important one in our lifetime. Here's why it's imperative we vote blue for the environment.…

4 years ago

Environmental Racism in Philly: a “Dirty” History.

Recent protests at the refinery demonstrate the necessity of environmental justice and overall prevalence of environmental racism here. Let’s take…

4 years ago

So, these coronavirus denials echo those of the climate crisis

It's not a coincidence, and those in the climate fight have seen it before. The weather is beautiful, the sun…

4 years ago

What’s the link between racism and climate? It’s closer than you think.

Here's why equity and anti-racism has to be at the forefront of our climate activism. We know police brutality is…

4 years ago

Trump is slashing environmental regulations. Here’s what you can do about it.

Clean Air Council shares the problem and how to take action. This week city public health officials and advocates came…

4 years ago

Kenney’s $14 million Police dept. increase shut down after weeks of protests

The city hasn't announced where the $14 million will go. But how could those dollars make a safer, more sustainable…

4 years ago

Memo to Commissioner Outlaw on recent events regarding journalists

Journalists have been arrested in Philly while covering protests this week. Here's a letter local media outlets sent. (Note: This…

4 years ago

Green Philly Statement

We are outraged and mourn the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tamir Rice, and too many…

4 years ago