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The latest about how Philadelphia is becoming a more sustainable city.

The City’s Tree Plan calls for significantly increasing our leafy coverage. So, why are our large trees continued to be chopped down?

How one neighbor’s loss reflects a citywide dilemma.  “SAVE MY TREE!” That’s what Nicole Fakhoury heard her two-year-old son crying…

2 days ago

For these Philadelphians, nature is a pathway to healing from gun violence

For some survivors, hiking and gardens offer deeper healing than pharmaceuticals. This story is the first in a series in…

7 days ago

Where Are The Trees We Were Promised?

Two years into the City’s first-ever Tree Plan, our leafy coverage has remained static. What happens now? This article is…

1 week ago

How J.I. Rodale sparked a global organic movement from a small PA town

Think Philly has all the history? Emmaus helped launch a global organic revolution. Learn about this "Founding Father" of organic…

4 weeks ago

The Rounds asks customers to ditch Amazon. But insiders say The Rounds is still hitting ‘buy now.’

Allegations of plastic waste and Amazon sourcing hint that the startup is greenwashing instead of sustainable. With its “Bye Bye,…

4 weeks ago

Turning likes into local impact: How Philly-based creators use their platforms for good

In a world saturated with digital content, Philly-based creators are using their platforms to reconnect us with the environment —…

1 month ago

Who is Arcadia Commons? The neighbors who came together to protect vacant lots that were already being stewarded by the community

An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space. At the corner of Huntingdon and…

2 months ago

Will Philly’s Tree Plan wither or thrive? Experts push for action & “proactive” care.

Despite planting thousands of trees, funding cuts and public distrust pose challenges. On Wednesday, March 5, the Philadelphia Council of…

2 months ago

How David Evans keeps his neighborhood litter-free and well-informed

As founder of Block by Block and social media educator, Evans is an activist for the modern era. David Evans,…

3 months ago

10 Ways to Get Involved in Philly’s Green Scene (and maybe even land a job)

You asked, so we delivered! Wondering how to get more involved in Philadelphia’s sustainability, climate, and environmental justice scene? Well,…

3 months ago