Water

Sewage overflow stifling river recreation: Philadelphia’s water woes

PennEnvironment study highlights contaminants' effects on equitable river access The Delaware River has a Pollution Problem A PennEnviroment report explains…

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$150k grant fund aims to build climate resilience for Philly’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission

After a year spent defining its own structure, the commission is funding community-scale solutions for healthy foods and clean air,…

2 years ago

Making Waves: 4th Annual Floatopia encourages locals to embrace the Delaware River

As temperatures heat up, these advocates raise awareness to keep the river clean and accessible. During hot summer months, nothing…

2 years ago

Take SEPTA to the park for a special “Getting to Green” collaboration with Mural Arts

Pop-ups over the next few weeks take visitors from bus stations to parks Want to explore parks this summer in…

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Barnegat Oyster Collective looks to build the future of sustainable shellfish in New Jersey

A sustainable farm-to-table shellfish org provides food while keeping the environment in mind. This article is republished in partnership with…

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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

Watch your water: PA is in a Drought Watch

Wildfires are also up in PA. Here's what you can do to conserve water. After a record-breaking dry May, Pennslyvania…

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Eco-explainer: What is a green roof?

Learn more about this Green Stormwater Infrastructure tool There's a plant craze, but did you know that green roofs are…

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New mural connects the ‘fish’ in its backyard back to Fishtown

Mural features native species from the Delaware River to celebrate the area's biodiversity A new mural is putting the 'fish'…

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“Plastic Reef” uses art as trash to help us reconsider our plastic addiction

Exhibit at the Delaware Contemporary calls for visitors to "sea" change; among collection that asks “What Nourishes You?” At first…

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