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Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Park group awarded arboretum accreditation. Friends of Penn Treaty Park has received Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for maintaining a high standard of excellence in...

From watershed restoration to simple changes at home, protecting water relies on collective action. Chester, Ridley and Crum Creeks are over 95% impaired, meaning they fail to meet at least one state water quality standard, according to the CRC Watersheds...

The institution plays a vital role in educating the public about science and climate change. The Academy of Natural Sciences announced the closure of the public-facing museum earlier this week. The United Nations reported on Wednesday that the Earth will exceed...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Schools close for extreme heat. On Tuesday afternoon, 52 Philadelphia schools closed early due to extreme heat and lack of proper cooling systems. Although the district says it is making strides in upgrading...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: USDA threatens Pennsylvania public land. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to rescind the Roadless Rule, which protects backcountry and recreational areas from development. In Pennsylvania, these areas include Allegheny National Forest,...

Here’s a look at the intricate system of infrastructure, testing, treatment, and the people who help ensure your water is safe to drink. The water began to bubble, then gurgle. Brown, discolored water and bubbles slowly swirled around the trough....

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Governor Shapiro restricts data center development. Shapiro, who had once supported data center construction in Pennsylvania, is now restricting development by requiring projects to get approved at the local level before acquiring state...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: SEPTA 11th Street Station to close for one year. At the beginning of September, SEPTA will be closing 11th Street Station to L train riders in order to make updates to the station....

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Customers turn to local farmers markets’ in wake of parasite outbreak. Local farmers are seeing an uptick in foot traffic at farmers markets. Customers say that a big reason for shopping locally is...