Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Philadelphia’s bike lanes will soon be safer for cyclists. The “Get Out The Bike Lane” bill, signed into law last week, will prohibit motorists from stopping in curbside bike lanes for any amount...

The latest in sustainability news this week. November, like October, was also unusually warm and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 4.6°F above normal at 51.9°F, adding to a pattern of warmer-than-normal months in the region. The...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The SEPTA funding crisis is mitigated for now. In order to stave off the major fare hikes and service cuts proposed earlier this month, Gov. Shapiro announced that $153 million set aside for...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. Shapiro administration announces grant funding for hundreds of community revitalization, recreation, and natural space conservation projects. Of the $79 million to be invested in 307 projects statewide, over $5 million will fund 17...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. October was exceptionally hot and dry. The average temperature in Philadelphia last month was 61.7°F, which is 3.5°F more than normal. With no measurable rainfall, it was also one of the driest Octobers...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The 2024 election season was a disappointing one for environmental voters. Republican candidates on the ballot in Pennsylvania saw major victories as results rolled in this week. Many have dismal or nonexistent records...

Your weekly dose of sustainability highlights Yesterday was an exceptionally warm Halloween at 82 degrees, matching a record set in 1946 – a reminder of what’s at stake as we approach Election Day in just four days. Climate change on...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news! The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has unveiled a public-facing online map showing water service line materials for every property in the city. This initiative complies with new federal regulations under the Lead and...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” launching the most ambitious environmental justice agenda by the...