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Wildlife protections, Zero Fare in jeopardy, protests against EPA cuts, and more.Wildlife protections, Zero Fare in jeopardy, protests against EPA cuts, and more.

Wildlife protections, Zero Fare in jeopardy, protests against EPA cuts, and more.

The latest in sustainability news: A new report by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center explains how wildlife corridors help…

1 month ago
“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

Employees fear the long-term impact of eliminating environmental justice programs. Jada Ackley believed that her position as an EPA Environmental…

2 months ago
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson appointed to EPA Local Government Advisory CommitteeCouncilmember Gilmore Richardson appointed to EPA Local Government Advisory Committee

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson appointed to EPA Local Government Advisory Committee

Committee will provide independent policy advice to EPA; KGR joins 33 new appointees The EPA announced 34 new appointments to…

4 years ago
EPA gives $18K to Temple students to address lead contamination in waterEPA gives $18K to Temple students to address lead contamination in water

EPA gives $18K to Temple students to address lead contamination in water

The nationwide program will be giving $800,000 to greening and health efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an $18,705…

4 years ago
“Current” water musings: New Independence Seaport Museum CEO, Biden’s EPA appointments, Take Water Dept’s survey, and more“Current” water musings: New Independence Seaport Museum CEO, Biden’s EPA appointments, Take Water Dept’s survey, and more

“Current” water musings: New Independence Seaport Museum CEO, Biden’s EPA appointments, Take Water Dept’s survey, and more

Here's what's happening this week in Philly water news & notes Independence Seaport Museum announces new leadership New year, a…

4 years ago
Eco-Explainer: What Are Wetlands and How to Take Care of ThemEco-Explainer: What Are Wetlands and How to Take Care of Them

Eco-Explainer: What Are Wetlands and How to Take Care of Them

The Importance of Our Wetlands Over one-third of endangered species in the US exclusively live in wetlands, and almost half…

5 years ago
Panic-buying bottled water? Here’s the truth about whether you need to add it to your shopping cart VS good ol’ tap.Panic-buying bottled water? Here’s the truth about whether you need to add it to your shopping cart VS good ol’ tap.

Panic-buying bottled water? Here’s the truth about whether you need to add it to your shopping cart VS good ol’ tap.

Tap water is safe for consumption according to the EPA amidst COVID-19 pandemic

5 years ago
Philadelphians Must Protect Themselves from Climate ChangePhiladelphians Must Protect Themselves from Climate Change

Philadelphians Must Protect Themselves from Climate Change

(Because President Trump Won’t) Guest column by Joseph Otis Minott, Esq., executive director and chief counsel of Clean Air Council…

6 years ago
Local PA House Reps Urge EPA to Protect BeesLocal PA House Reps Urge EPA to Protect Bees

Local PA House Reps Urge EPA to Protect Bees

It's time to get to BEEEEsness, EPA! 60 House of Representative members sent a letter to the EPA Administrator Gina…

11 years ago