Climate Change

Join us for PA’s largest annual citizen lobby day for climate action — VIRTUALLY!  On Thursday June 5th, PennEnvironment will be bringing together hundreds of Pennsylvanians from all across the state to hold video lobby meetings with state representatives and...

The latest in sustainability news: March is getting hotter in Philly. Last month’s average temperatures were 5.89° above normal at 49.45°F, contributing to an overall increase of 4° in March temperatures since 1970. Precipitation was above the normal amount for...

The latest in sustainability news: A new report by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center explains how wildlife corridors help animals impacted by habitat fragmentation. Wildlife Corridors: How reconnecting habitat is protecting Pennsylvania’s native species explores strategies to help Pennsylvania...

As climate change extends dry seasons, the Philadelphia region faces more frequent fires. Here’s how to protect yourself. Despite western states historically experiencing the majority of wildfires, the Philadelphia region is at an elevated fire risk. Wildfires in Wharton State Forest in...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Franklin Square is getting some sustainable upgrades. Various capital investment projects were recently announced for the historic green space, including new bike lanes, a playground incorporating nature-based play, and a switch to LED...

The latest in sustainability news: January was cold, but climate change is still warming up Philly winters. Although last month’s average temperatures were 3.3°F below normal at 30.4°F, data has shown that January is still Philly’s fastest-warming month with a...

Green Philly spoke with four local climate and sustainability organizations about how they are preparing for forecasted changes to climate support.  National executive orders have moved to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, ramp up domestic oil production, and...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news 2025 has to offer: December’s cold snap broke a pattern of warmer-than-average months in Philly. Last month’s average temperature was just 0.1°F below normal at 38.5°F. However, a string of drier-than-average months continued, with...

Things are bad. “Climate anxiety” are just two words for a whole smorgasbord of emotions you may be feeling. Ever notice that “emotion” contains the word “motion”? We are moved by our emotions and can also transform them in positive ways by...