Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Floatlab on Schuylkill, PGW debates electric vs gas future, new pedestrian safety measures & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Heat health emergency ends. Last week, the Department of Public Health declared a…

5 days ago

Hunger strike, living shoreline, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Young climate activists on hunger strike. Members of the Philadelphia chapter of Sunrise…

2 weeks ago

Legislation for affordable water? New bus routes, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Committee considers bills to make water more affordable. On Tuesday, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier…

3 weeks ago

Farm tool library, brush fires delay trains, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Farm tools and resources soon open to the public. A new Agriculture Resource…

4 weeks ago

800 bags of litter gone, making data centers pay, Philly parks climb the ranks & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City partners with Quebec on sustainable transit. At the 4th annual Smart and…

1 month ago

Billions in energy savings, Citywide Garden Challenge, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Clean energy campaign created over $1.4 billion in energy savings. The Philadelphia Energy…

1 month ago

Utility rate opposition, “Alleygators,” EV chargers, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Governor “vocally and forcefully” opposes utility rate increases. In an unusual move, Governor…

2 months ago

Rideshare tax, failing air quality, native plant kits, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Bill to amend city code to curb illegal dumping. Environmental advocacy group PennFuture…

2 months ago

Record April heat, Clean Streams Ruling stands, and more.

It's officially a heat wave outside. The Wednesday temperature of 91* broke records set in 1941, and the heat wave…

2 months ago