March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at 49.45°F, contributing to an overall increase of 4° in March temperatures since 1970. Precipitation was above the normal amount for March at 5.36 inches. Climate Central.
Previously frozen funding for the Philly Tree Plan has been resumed. A million grant to fund improvements to the city’s tree canopy was suddenly frozen last month during a flurry of Trump and DOGE-related federal funding rollbacks. Although payments have resumed, it is uncertain whether the funding could be paused again at any time. The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Stricter protections for fish in the Delaware River are on the way. The EPA recently announced that water quality standards for a 38-mile stretch of the Delaware River will be updated to better protect fish populations threatened by ammonia discharges from nearby wastewater facilities. WHYY Climate Desk.
A new partnership aims to encourage solar energy adoption throughout the Philly region. The G.E.T. Solar initiative provides free guidance to property owners wishing to explore solar energy options for their sites. The Philadelphia Energy Authority and the Pennsylvania Solar Center are joining forces to expand the program.
The Franklin Square PATCO station is back! A train carrying passengers made its first official stop in the station since 1979, expanding public transportation options for Jersey commuters and Philadelphians alike. The revamped station features bird-friendly glass to prevent strikes and a roof designed for green stormwater management.
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