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A new grant program can clean up deserted boats that pose environmental or safety hazards. A US Boat Foundation grant program seeks to ease the environmental impact caused by abandoned boats. This grant program could potentially help with efforts to...

Poor Richard’s Almanac has a modern update. South Philadelphia artist and Food Co-Op member Jessica Gath wants Philadelphians to eat more local. Besides being better for the planet (shorter distance traveled = less CO2 produced) and supporting local jobs, Gath...

Here’s the latest sustainability news in Philly Two sustainability leaders are unsure if Philadelphia can slash carbon emissions by 2040 or 2050, after a City Council hearing on Tuesday. Although Emily Schapira, CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority said “It’s...

Make 2024 a year of action as a conscious consumer. If you’re aware of the climate crisis, you likely have climate anxiety from time to time. Although advocates frequently point to large corporations as the bulk of carbon emissions, with...

Here’s the latest green news in the region. Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) has announced Justin DiBerardinis as its new executive director, taking the reins from Julie Slavet as ED since 2011. DiBerardinis previously served as Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships at Bartram’s Garden in...

The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) will celebrate at their Awards Gala on September 21st. The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) announced the winners of its upcoming 2023 Water Resources Awards, which...

As temperatures heat up, these advocates raise awareness to keep the river clean and accessible. During hot summer months, nothing is as refreshing as a dip in the water. However, it hasn’t been as simple for city dwellers as jumping...

Sustainability doesn’t always require innovation. Sometimes, it’s bringing the basics back to the local community. Mark Brault was working at a farm in Bucks County a little more than a decade ago, around the same time he was studying for...

Sustainable Business Network hosted their 7th annual ceremony on Thursday evening at the Indepemdence Seaport Museum What are the projects and people that bring the triple bottom line (environmental, social, and economic benefits) of green stormwater infrastructure to life? The...