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We already explained why Philadelphia Water’s Green City, Clean Waters initiatives are setting examples for the rest of the nation. How can you stay on top of the latest and greatest stormwater initiatives? Here’s a few of the innovative ways...

As they explained in last week’s post, Philadelphia Water is taking a new approach to stormwater management through its Green City, Clean Waters initiative. Philadelphia Water isn’t slowing down with initiatives. From a living wall that you can see, to...

At its heart, Philadelphia Water has been a “green” organization for two centuries. The core mission for the more than 2,000 people working here is to ensure that every Philadelphian has access to safe, clean drinking water – which means protecting...

Fishtown, once a humble residential area in Northeast Philly, is growing as a bustling feasting ground for young urbanites. What is the attraction? This neighborhood continues to attract Philadelphians and visitors, but it can’t just be for some damn good...

Do you want a tree addition for your city yard? TreePhilly is back for its Fall 2015 giveaway! We reveal the deets of the latest TreePhilly giveaway in today’s Where Can I Wednesday. How to get your FREE Yard Tree Register...

CUSP is made up of over 40 local Philly organizations, who are all passionate about engaging Philadelphians in learning about climate change issues. Check out the full list on our website. You may hear from some of them in the...

What’s going on with our local universities? We introduce Villanova student Thomas Saldutti’s debut in the College Corner Column to discuss the latest campus updates. How a Small Fire Can Ignite Big Change We’re not your normal tree huggers. The...

One of my co-workers sent along this Mother Jones’ article, “I Can’t Stop Reading One-Star Yelp Reviews of National Parks“. (Sidenote: I recently started a consulting gig at a local sustainability organization but am still actively growing Green Philly Company.)  So I decided...

  (Or Psychology of Climate Change) Post by Dr. Raluca Ellis for CUSP. Raluca Ellis is the Environmental Scientist for The Franklin Institute and Program Director of the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership. Her expertise is in communicating complex topics...