Air quality emergencies, data centers, & more

4 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: 100 kayakers take to the Schuylkill. To celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, Schuylkill…

Fare evasion, trash incinerator contracts, & more

4 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Businesses not following plastic bag ban. A study conducted by the environmental nonprofit…

8 historic gardens and green spaces to explore in the city

4 months ago

Retreat to these local gardens and green spaces that feel like an escape, but all within city limits. As Philadelphia…

Trail network grows, flash floods hit the city, & more

4 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Severe weather causes flash flooding. After record-high temperatures likely impacted by climate change,…

Herons are back in the Manayunk Canal. Here’s what else Philadelphia Water’s annual water report found.

4 months ago

PLUS: PFAS remains a focus as regulations are coming, and resources to check for lead pipes. Philadelphia Water reconnected the…

Greening Avenue of the Arts, July 4th heat wave, & more

4 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: New beautification efforts along Broad Street. Construction of a new green traffic median…

Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory

4 months ago

"This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here." They tower overhead and sway in…

Mussels clean canal, new housing budget, & more

5 months ago

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Mussels clean the Manayunk Canal. Once trash-filled and green algae-covered, the Manayunk Canal…

Dinosaur Trail path to connect Gloucester County towns and institutions

5 months ago

A multi-use trail would allow pedestrians and bikes to travel from Rowan University to the Edelman Fossil Park and connect…