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What to do about PFAS, PA energy plans & more

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Nearly 19% of PA water systems contain PFAS levels above EPA standards. You can test and install home water filtration systems or purchase water filters as low as $20 to remove PFAS.

Going outdoors? There’s a code orange for air quality today in Philadelphia & suburbs.

Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. You can visit the Zoo for free on July 1st, and find other deals on its website.

The Clean Power PA Coalition predicted the average PA household can save $329 on electricity bills and reduce PA carbon emissions with Governor Josh Shapiro’s energy plan (The Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act, or “PACER,” is now House Bill 2275 and Senate Bill 1191, while the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standards Act, or “PRESS,” is House Bill 2277 and Senate Bill 1190).

Cover photo: Rivkin Collective


Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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