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Banner Posed the Question “Climate Is Changing: Why Isn’t PECO?” Last week, before activists were arrested at Philly’s Democratic Party headquarters, activists from Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) dropped a banner from the west-side roof edge of PECO’s Headquarters building...

The following nominees are combating climate change through communications and large-scale initiatives & programs. Their initiatives and programs can dramatically improve sustainability through infrastructure, policy, restoration, or research. Join us on Thursday, August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL Awards...

Explore the Delaware River with Independence Seaport Museum’s Eco Tours Years ago, the Delaware River was full of poop… literally. A mix of unprocessed sewage, blood from slaughterhouses, oil from refineries and toxic waste from chemical companies created a dead...

These activists are promoting sustainability in their communities by increasing visibility and awareness of sustainability initiatives to new and broader audiences. Join us on August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL Awards as we celebrate the nominees and announce the recipients! SustainPHL 2019 Activist...

These nominees have made and continue to make big differences in small-scale settings. Their tremendous efforts in our neighborhoods deserve to be honored. Join us on August 8th at WHYY for the SustainPHL Awards as we celebrate the nominees and...

Collaborative program aims to lower childhood obesity rates, stress and more with time outdoors. With July in full swing, it’s the perfect time to soak up the sun and get fresh air. However, kids are spending less time outside and...

Changing our individual habits is a great start toward helping the environment, but it is not the ultimate solution. Climate change is a systemic issue that requires collective action. There is power in numbers. If we want to see a...

In honor of Earth Week, we’re giving you a gift of FREE giveaways. OK, so we’re not giving you the free things… technically the city is. But living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t have to be expensive and mean you have...

During AaronRey Ebreo’s freshman year at Temple University in 2016, he noticed someone carrying boxes of food out of Morgan Hall. Curious, Ebreo approached him and asked what he was doing. “He just told me he was using his unused...