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Water resistance in Germantown, PA’s energy landscape and a drier January.

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January was cold, but climate change is still warming up Philly winters. Although last month’s average temperatures were 3.3°F below normal at 30.4°F, data has shown that January is still Philly’s fastest-warming month with a 6.0°F increase since 1970. Philadelphia also received just 0.93 inches of precipitation, making last month the city’s fifth driest January on record. Climate Central. 

This Germantown hub is connecting community members to flooding resources. The Germantown Flood Shop, or the “Water Shed,” aims to engage residents in local water issues through educational programs, art installations, informational materials, and more. The collaborators behind the effort hope it can help flood-prone neighborhoods build resilience against climate change-exacerbated flooding and promote awareness of infrastructural problems. Resolve Philly. 

Governor Shapiro wants to transform the energy landscape in PA. Aspects of his recently announced “Lightning Plan” include tax credits for clean hydrogen facilities, a cap and trade system for CO2 emissions, improvements to the permitting process for renewable infrastructure projects, and more. Success depends on support for relevant legislation and budget proposals from within the House and Senate. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

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Suzanna Cook

Suzanna Cook is a lifelong Greater Philadelphia resident and graduate of Stockton University, where she obtained a B.S. in Sustainability with a concentration in Policy. Recently, she held positions on the editorial staff of her school’s independent student newspaper and as a Sustainability Specialist at Grand Canyon National Park. You can often find her riding the PATCO to Center City, crocheting with thrifted yarn, or practicing her latte art.

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