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Philly schools are overheating: How solar could save schools

The hidden benefits of clean energy for struggling school districts. By Angie Bacha (Green Philly) and Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central)…

1 month ago

Effort to adapt Philly schools to rising temperatures threatened by Trump

As federal programs are being slashed, IRA funding designed to help schools adapt to rising temperatures now faces an uncertain…

2 months ago

Philly’s got fewer frigid nights & is approaching a snow drought

Warmer nights can have long-term implications. Despite a few rainy January days, Philadelphia is nearing a snow drought. The city…

2 years ago

December temps were normal, but wetter than normal.

Climate Central released last month's climate trends. Last month, the average temps were close to normal, according to a report…

2 years ago

Global Weirding: October was cooler & wetter, November is off to a hot start

Climate change trends continue in Philadelphia. Here's what the science says. Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in…

2 years ago

July’s hot and only getting hotter

Temperature trends show an increase in local temps July is the hottest month of the year, and only getting hotter.…

3 years ago

Earlier Summer temps in Philadelphia are another reminder of climate change

Climate change trends are shifting us towards warmer temps earlier in the year. May heating up is another reminder of…

3 years ago

December was the second warmest in Philadelphia since 1872

The not-so-white Christmas wasn't normal; the month was also drier than normal. Climate change will bring warmer and wetter weather…

3 years ago

More Americans understand that Climate Change is happening in 2021

Despite what Fox News wants you to hear, extreme heat, wildfires and extreme weather lead to American public's concern for…

3 years ago