…Drumroll for the latest list of sustainability changemakers SustainPHL is returning for the 7th annual awards ceremony and celebration on October 10, 2024. Here is the full list of the nominees, from individuals using art to fight climate change, organize...
Funding for Solar in Schools & Delaware Watershed; New EJ mapping tool
The latest sustainability news this week. $25 million boost for “Solar for Schools.” State and city leaders gathered at City Hall on Sept. 4 to mark the passage of the Solar for Schools Act, a grant program aimed at helping...
City’s arena study falls short on key environmental questions
Chinatown residents voiced concerns over traffic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The studies only partially answer a key question: What are the environmental impacts? Chinatown residents have raised concerns about air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions during construction, and traffic increases...
Green Philly has been selected for Every Voice, Every Vote’s 2nd coalition. We’re excited to continue to connect you to sustainable solutions, particularly on how local government is serving you sustainable solutions. Green Philly has been selected as a media...
The latest in sustainability news this week The 2024 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund is accepting applications. It will offer $15,000 grants to 20 organizations in Philadelphia working on long-term environmental justice initiatives. Eligible organizations must be located in...
The latest sustainability news this week Philadelphia has been awarded $1.3 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to support four key projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation. These initiatives include expanding energy education in vulnerable...
Join local government leaders as they discuss the city’s urgent environmental issues and answer your questions. Discover how they’re driving green changes, balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility, and overcoming challenges in our large, diverse city. Be a part of the conversation, gain insights, and learn how you can help shape a sustainable and equitable future for Philadelphia.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the changemakers shaping our city’s sustainable future!
Speakers
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (District 3)
Elizabeth Lankanaeu, Interim Director, Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia
Run of Show
5:30pm (Check-In)
6:00pm – 7:00pm (Speaker Discussion + Q&A)
7:00pm (Networking)
This Green Philly event is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support for Every Voice, Every Vote in 2024 and 2025 is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Comcast NBC Universal, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone, Arctos Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, 25th Century Foundation, and Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.
A new grant program can clean up deserted boats that pose environmental or safety hazards. A US Boat Foundation grant program seeks to ease the environmental impact caused by abandoned boats. This grant program could potentially help with efforts to...
The new nonprofit, founded by a rising senior at William Penn Charter School, runs initiatives to protect the planet and empowers a younger audience to pitch in. It was the thought of disappearing glaciers that pushed Elena Jadach to take...
The latest sustainability news this week Happy Solar Week, Philly! Did you know over 3300 homes and businesses have switched to solar through Solarize Philly? 60 Low and Middle-Income Families in the Philadelphia region can lease solar. Capital Good Fund,...
The latest sustainability news this week Harris and Walz kicked off their 2024 campaign together in Philadelphia on Tuesday. So how is Harris on Climate? Vice President Kamala Harris has over a decade dedication to environmental issues, from prosecuting polluters...
In April, multiple agencies were informed of an environmental concern. But the public wasn’t aware until a private citizen alerted Bartram’s Garden staff. In April, during one of his usual walks along Bartram’s Mile Trail — which runs from just...
See those anti-wind signs at the Jersey shore? This conversation with Dr. Alison Novak shares insight on the PR strategies shaping public opinion on wind farms. This article is republished in partnership with South Jersey Climate News. By Abigail Twiford, Staff Writer...
Want to get gardening in the city? Meet “Gritty and Green,” a new podcast by Master Gardener Meredith Nutting.
May 22, 2024 | Podcast
This new podcast explores all the facets of gardening in a city and is presented by Green Philly. Exciting news for urban garden enthusiasts! Green Philly is proud to present “Gritty and Green,” a brand new podcast hosted by the knowledgeable...
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