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In a big city like Philly there are many culprits. But these 3 take the cake. Philly’s Office of Sustainability has set aggressive sustainability goals leading to the year 2050 like cutting carbon pollution 25 percent (from 2006 levels) by...

Enjoying nature has made a comeback, as local and national use of trails have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Trails have been one escape from the pandemic, and Philadelphians have taken advantage every month of quarantine. The Circuit Trail use increased from...

Social distancing measures have pushed residents to stay indoors to prevent contracting the virus. But staying inside an unventilated home during extreme heat can leave vulnerable populations in danger. Green doesn’t mean go The long anticipated reopening of Philadelphia’s green...

June 22nd-28th is National Pollinator Week, but Philadelphia Zoo employees urge visitors year-round to create natural spaces where pollinators can prosper. On its expansive 42-acre site, the Philadelphia Zoo is in the early stages of transforming manicured gardens and unused...

Tired of watching paper cups and plastic bags blow down your block? So are we. Amongst nicknames like “the City of Brotherly Love” lies a less appealing reference, “Filthadelphia,” derived from Philly’s notoriously littered streets. Although the City of Philadelphia...

This story by Michael Butler originally published on Next City. Since 2008, Philadelphia’s annual citywide cleanup has helped people all over The City of Brotherly Love make it even more green. The neighborhood of Kensington, a northeastern community near the...

Black-run nonprofits are allocated fewer resources than White-led ones, according to a 2016 report commissioned by the Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum. Because of this disparity, black nonprofits are heavily dependent on grants for funding—leaving them vulnerable when unexpected events...

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we can do to keep the Delaware River Watershed healthy. The experts also noted considerations to make as we learn about...

Green Philly stands behind the Black Lives Matter movement. As a sustainability-focused organization serving a majority black city, we understand how imperative it is to stand in opposition to injustice as it pertains to both the environment and race. Fighting...