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The Tyler School and The Trust for Public Land are teaming up through Heat Response PHL. Here’s how it’s working.    Education is the first step to tackling climate change. Art is a form of education that everyone can understand, regardless of age, background, and previous level of environmental knowledge.  Meet: Heat Response PHL, a new project...

The nationwide program will be giving $800,000 to greening and health efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an $18,705 grant to Temple University. The grant is a part of a nationwide initiative to grant $800K to 32 student teams,...

PennEnvironment brought together collegiate experts and organizers to share how their institutions are switching to renewable energy sources. Here’s what students can do to push for greener operations at their universities. At PennEnvironment’s 100% Renewable Campuses Virtual Panel on August...

Tiny houses are all the rage in the world of sustainability. Tiny houses (AKA houses that are less than 1000 square feet) allow you to downsize your life and get rid of “stuff.” Another significant benefit is that they could...

Do you find yourself getting pissed at everyday norms in the city, but have no idea how to get started to make a real change locally? Clean Water Action, Temple University, and PennFuture  are teaming up this Monday for an...

Although we personally think of every day as Earth Day, Philly’s got lots of awesome events for you to celebrate sustainability this week. Whether you’re looking for a jog, sampling food, donating electronics or a drink, here’s the best events this...

This past Sunday, I attended “Temple Water Dances,” an interactive performance in honor of National Water Day. This performance was a multi-media project inspired by the work of the students of Merian Soto, a coveted Temple dance faculty member. This...

Are you a local college student looking to make a difference? Join Small Steps, Big Wins and turn actions (that you already to every day) into charitable donations! Here’s a brief guide on what it is and why you should join.

Remember that Co-Op on Temple’s campus that I mentioned back in April? I’m here to report that the Rad Dish Café is still in the works, tightening the last nuts and bolts before their opening on Temple’s campus this October. The Café secured a spot in the coffee bar located in the Ritter Hall Annex and will continue to be run by students from the Fox, environmental studies, communications, geography and urban studies departments. Find out more, after the jump!