CUSP

How is Philly preparing for climate change? One group, the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership (CUSP), motivates residents to learn how these solutions are preparing our city for climate change and shows how, together, neighborhoods can make a real difference....

Our three nominees for Climate Hero of the Year are combating climate change through communications and large-scale initiatives & programs. From championing Philadelphia’s climate adaptation plan to fostering collaboration between disparate climate initiatives, each works to create local climate solutions...

We don’t need to tell you: Philadelphia is getting hotter and wetter, thanks to rising global temperatures. But the city is taking steps to combat climate change, and boosting the economy while they’re at it. Join our tour and roundtable...

Remember when winter was so warm that we (almost) celebrated climate change? With a recent cold snap and bomb cyclone, it feels like meteorologists are just inventing new weather terms now. (Or at least 5 people stated around the office...

Paris has been in the news the past few weeks due to the horrific terrorist attacks on the city. Although It was truly devastating, it was inspiring how the world came together to stand with the people of Paris. On November...

Guest author Russell Zerbo volunteered with Rebuilding Philadelphia Together and was able to learn more about Pennsylvania Housing and saving energy. Find out how in his story today. Clean Air Council’s ongoing lawsuit with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over lax building standards...

Post by Dr. Raluca Ellis for CUSP. Dr. Raluca Ellis is the Environmental Scientist for The Franklin Institute and Program Director of the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership. Her expertise is in communicating complex topics such as climate change to...

CUSP is made up of over 40 local Philly organizations, who are all passionate about engaging Philadelphians in learning about climate change issues. Check out the full list on our website. You may hear from some of them in the...

  (Or Psychology of Climate Change) Post by Dr. Raluca Ellis for CUSP. Raluca Ellis is the Environmental Scientist for The Franklin Institute and Program Director of the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership. Her expertise is in communicating complex topics...