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The Academy of Natural Sciences may be closed to the public. But one collection the public never sees holds a piece of history with an interesting connection to climate change. In a corner inaccessible to the public, plant samples are tucked...

Give back to your community by joining these organizations for a more sustainable city With the oncoming warmer weather, striving for a cleaner Philadelphia will be no easy feat. Climate change often feels like a problem that goes beyond an...

City leaders, entrepreneurs & nonprofits all share what makes #5-0 for Mama Earth so special – and what challenges lie ahead. What does 50 years of Earth Day mean to you? “It’s remarkable to think that generations of people have...

While social distancing may have us isolated, there’s also been an awakening of nature appreciation right in time for Earth Day. With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day quickly approaching tomorrow, let’s look back on a few of Philadelphia’s highlights...

With decades of conservation progress, the Delaware River is finally winning its Oscar-like award for rivers. Fortunately, the river doesn’t require a span of Leonardo DiCaprio movies to prove its worth. From staining passing ships to becoming a haven for...

Years in the making, One Art Community Center is teaching teens about gardening and construction. Koi fish swim in a pond in a West Philly yard while a horse named Recovery munches on hay. Ten feet away is a colorfully...

When the school district launched GreenFutures in 2016, the Northeast Philly school planned to take the green agenda to greater heights. Students tend to vegetables that sit under LED lights while 5th graders write essays on climate change in another...

As Philly’s eateries determine how to handle the two-week halt to dine-in service, several city agencies are reminding them of one option for any extra food – donate it. The city of Philadelphia suspended dining service Monday, telling restaurants only...

Planting more trees in the North Philly neighborhood will help residents beat the heat. To help persuade more Philly residents to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, meet people where they are and leave the judgement behind. That was the message several...