Moving Fast and Breaking Climate goals: What Pennsylvania’s Data Center boom means for local communities
$90 billion in investments could reshape the energy landscape, but community voices and renewable alternatives are missing from the plan. Plymouth Township voted against an AI data center in Conshocken last evening. Although the developer can bring up the project...
Trash competition, government shutdown, November elections, & more
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Block by Block launches citywide cleanup competition with Chicago. Neighborhood cleanup group Block by Block Philly is launching a month-long cleanup competition against Cleanup Club Chicago to see who can pick up the...
From coal to solar affordability: PA’s next energy chapter shaped by HB 504
Farmers and city residents alike stand to benefit from local, homegrown power, says Land & Liberty and Solar States in an Opt-ed Pennsylvania is at a defining moment for preserving the energy legacy it created. The recent passage of House...
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Philly mobilizes for Sun Day solar energy celebration. Philly-area energy advocates joined a worldwide celebration of solar power on September 21 at Love Park. As Philadelphia welcomes more solar installations through initiatives like...
Drinking water isn’t the only way people are exposed to PFAS today. This article is republished from the Conversation. Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon...
The city’s Director of Urban Agriculture talks about the impact of history, gardening as collective power, and resources for food sovereignty in our latest Civic Catalyst series. Get to know: Ash Richards. Role: Director of Urban Agriculture at Farm Philly,...
Back by Popular Demand: Join Green Philly for an evening of nature, birds, and connection.
Explore the 38-acre Strawberry Mansion Reservoir during a guided bird tour with Audubon Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 bird species recorded, you’ll have a chance to spot both year-round residents and seasonal visitors as you walk the scenic trails.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just bird-curious, this is the perfect way to connect with Philadelphia’s urban wildlife, meet fellow sustainability enthusiasts, and learn more about your local watershed.
Please note that we offer student and equity tickets.
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Speeding cameras installed on Broad Street. The Philadelphia Parking Authority unveiled new speeding cameras along North Broad Street to slow down traffic. The cameras are a part of the city’s Vision Zero program,...
The Deputy Director of PennEnvironment talks about the power of collective advocacy, the frustrations of politicking, and how you can get involved. Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Flora Cardoni, the Deputy Director of PennEnvironment. Role: Deputy Director of PennEnvironment,...
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA uses capital funds to avoid cuts for another two years. Following court orders to reinstate service, SEPTA asked PennDOT to move funds from their maintenance budget over to operations. The capital budget...
For years, advocates have warned about SEPTA’s future. Their fight for permanent funding continues beyond the latest capital boost. Transit riders and community groups have been warning about SEPTA’s future for years. They’ve organized, canvassed, and pressured legislators long before...
New to foraging? We took a walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club to find out more about foraging locally. Urban foraging may be on the rise. As consumers turn toward more budget-friendly plant-based meals and search for new ways to...
Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Announcing the SustainPHL nominees. Green Philly is hosting our 8th annual SustainPHL Awards on October 23, 2025. Check out the nominees here, and get your tickets to join us for the evening here....
Want to get gardening in the city? Meet “Gritty and Green,” a new podcast by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting.
May 22, 2024 | Podcast
This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly. Exciting news for urban garden enthusiasts! Green Philly is proud to present “Gritty and Green,” a brand new podcast hosted by the knowledgeable...
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