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Climate trends: June was cooler and wetter than normal

Junes in Philadelphia are increasingly hotter, so this past month was an exception. Despite temperatures rising (and even breaking the…

2 years ago

Cesar Andreú Iglesias Community Garden builds social ties. A million-dollar lien buyback can preserve spaces like these.

The city’s investment will help secure the future of 91 abandoned properties that stewards have turned into neighborhood anchors. Mara…

2 years ago

Meet PA’s first urban composting on city parkland: Philly’s new public-private composting partnership

Parks and Recreation is teaming up with a local composting company to collect food scraps from 1 million meals served…

2 years ago

Suburban nature store House Finch aims to make birding more sustainable

With zero-waste bulk seed and other offerings, the storefront brings hobbyists to Collingswood, New Jersey Birding may seem like a…

2 years ago

Rising from Destruction: Carlos Claussell’s Tireless Efforts for Climate Equity

From Puerto Rico to Philly, Carlos Claussell is Advancing Climate Justice “Green veneer,” a term coined by climate activist and…

2 years ago

Deer Creek Malthouse: Bringing locally-grown malt back to Pennsylvania

Sustainability doesn't always require innovation. Sometimes, it's bringing the basics back to the local community. Mark Brault was working at…

2 years ago

Eco-explainer: How to apply for a free tree in Philadelphia

Residents can get free yard or street trees with local programs. DYK that you can get a FREE tree in…

2 years ago

Join the movement to help migrating birds: Lights Out Philly

With a simple flick of the switch, you can help protect birds from the urban environment. Every year, millions of…

2 years ago

10 community orgs receive grants for trail use

Circuit Trails Coalition Community Grants Program is investing $150K in the region. Trail enthusiasts can celebrate more. The Pennsylvania Environmental…

2 years ago

Mayoral candidates sound off on how they’d handle the climate crisis

Of twelve candidates, three attended Tuesday evening's Climate Mayoral Forum. While some Philadelphians flocked outdoors to enjoy the unseasonably warm…

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