Climate Change

It’s not just you. Warmer temps mean nature gets thrown off in various ways. Enjoy the heat wave this week? Spring temperatures are increasing, yet another signal that Climate Change is here. Philly’s Spring temperatures increased 2.7 degrees over the...

Sabirah Mahmud speaks about environmental racism in Earth Day episode A local youth activist (and former GP panelist) Sabirah Mahmud appears in a new Earth Day special, Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change. The special will explore environmental racism...

Innovative agriculture strategies can reduce GHG & help with social goals. Listen to Planet Philadelphia 4-5:00 PM next Friday, 4/2/21 at WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia and/or live stream at gtownradio.com. Guests: • Dr. David Beerling: works as a soil...

Alizé will be speaking about her work on human adaptations to environmental change. Covering stories in Bangladesh, Vanuatu, India, and the US, she will share what communities are doing to cope with changing landscapes and how we can support our...

City also announces first Chief Resilience Officer & drops a Climate Action Playbook New year, new climate goals. The Office of Sustainability announced four major points of climate news today during a virtual press conference. Here are the key takeaways...

The resolution introduced to Philadelphia’s City Council states the Council’s intention to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in COVID-19 recovery plan.  On Friday, Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson introduced a resolution to put climate action at the forefront of...

As Philadelphians reel from the damage unleashed by Hurricane Isaias ­­and brace for increased storm surges due to climate change, residents have a resource to protect their homes from future high rain events. The strong winds and heavy rain of...

From an extensive heatwave to more frequent, intense tropical storms like Isaias. Here’s a look at how you can expect climate change to manifest in the city of brotherly love. Tropical storm Isaias (who can keep up with these names?)...

The Academy of Natural Sciences may be closed to the public. But one collection the public never sees holds a piece of history with an interesting connection to climate change. In a corner inaccessible to the public, plant samples are tucked...