Safer streets coming to Pine and Spruce. Philadelphia Bike Action held a citywide meeting featuring invited guest, Rich Lazer, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Participants discussed new safety and mobility projects like: bike lane parking enforcement, daylighting visibility at intersections, camera enforcement, and sidewalk and crosswalk parking.
Delaware City Refinery leaks toxic pollutants. A mechanical issue with a pollution control device caused an ongoing leak at the Delaware City Refinery. State officials have said that pollution levels do not pose a public health threat. Work to repair the equipment is expected to take approximately two weeks. WHYY Climate Desk
May warming in Philadelphia. Since 1970, May temperatures in Philadelphia have gotten 2.4°F hotter, reflecting an overall warming trend. Find more climate trends across the U.S. for the month of May here. Climate Central
The Rounds acquired by Misfits Market. Philly startup The Rounds – a low-waste grocery delivery service – announced a recent acquisition by produce supplier, Misfits Market. Green Philly previously reported potential discrepancies on The Rounds’ sustainability claims, including the use of Amazon packaging in their warehouse.
Eagles make a historic comeback. The Pennsylvania Bird Atlas is a five-year project cataloguing the return of eagles and ospreys to the Keystone State. The good news: Conservation efforts are seemingly working, as eagle nest numbers are on the rise. Get involved with the Bird Atlas here. The Philadelphia Inquirer
PWD Spokesdog Competition– June 8 @ 2-5 pm: PWD looking for a spokesdog to raise awareness for clean waterways
TERRA: Bodies and Territories– June 13-15 and 20-22: Experimental dance theater at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Green Drinks Delco– Monthly Thursdays @ 6 pm: Informal sustainability monthly networking happy hour starting in July.
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