Green Philly Weekly Roundup

Here’s the latest sustainability news in Philly Two sustainability leaders are unsure if Philadelphia can slash carbon emissions by 2040 or 2050, after a City Council hearing on Tuesday. Although Emily Schapira, CEO of the Philadelphia Energy Authority said “It’s...

The latest in local environmental news Recycled art trolls are teaching humans how to support nature at the Philadelphia zoo. (Inquirer) 48 heritage trees are at risk of being cut down for athletic fields at FDR Park but are safe...

The latest in sustainability news this week Philly is introducing a new program to train workers to build electric car infrastructure in the city with a $1.46 million federal grant. “Plug in Philly” is aiming to train 45 workers, which...

Read the latest green news this week Photo: Beaver in Penn Treaty Park

Here are some of the latest green headlines. Two city council members want to hold a hearing on Philly’s progress towards its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Isaiah Thomas and Rue Landau plan on introducing a resolution, which would include a...

Here’s the latest green news in the region. Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) has announced Justin DiBerardinis as its new executive director, taking the reins from Julie Slavet as ED since 2011. DiBerardinis previously served as Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships at Bartram’s Garden in...

Read what happened this week in sustainability. Three large Philadelphia Water Department infrastructure projects just received $25 million from the state to manage high water events like the floods from this week. The funds are from ARPA, the COVID response...

Here’s the first weekly roundup for 2024 Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with Philly’s first woman mayor. Four new city council members who are prioritizing illegal dumping, greener transit and reducing Philly’s carbon footprint. 2023 was Philadelphia’s second...

The latest sustainability news in Philly Paper bags will have a 15-cent fee in Philadelphia after approval of City Council. Paper bag usage has increased due to the plastic bag ban in the city. New Jersey’s projected offshore wind farm...