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PA residents can choose how their homes are powered. Here’s why that matters. On the 51st Earth Day, President Joe Biden unveiled a goal to cut emissions by 50% of 2005 levels by 2030. Even with this big announcement, playing...

Don’t let the heat get the best of your energy bill this summer. After a multiday heat emergency, we depend on AC systems around the clock. While this helps maintain a degree of comfort, cooling (and heating) account for 49%...

Plus: How 3 Philly residents stack up According to scientists, we have 11 years left to act on climate change, thanks to our current global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As the future of our planet weighs heavily on humanity’s current...

Only 7% of Americans have tried to measure their carbon footprint, according to the Sacred Heart University Polling Center. Use this handy calculator to measure your carbon footprint: Get the CoolClimate Carbon Footprint Calculator widget and many other great free...

It’s all about self improvement as we approach the new year. Check out this list of 52 (! )simple ways to lower your carbon footprint.   It’s ideal for our readers who are college students. But, there’s plenty of tips that...

A glimpse into U2’s collective carbon footprint from Helen Roberts of carbonfootprint.com has sparked controversy among environmentalists. This year alone, the world-renowned band’s tour (from 44 shows) is reportedly emitting the equivalent carbon footprint of a return flight to Mars....

The term "Carbon Footprint" is becoming more common these days. Basically it refers to recognizing that actions you take produce greenhouse gases, or carbon dioxide 'emissions' that impact the environment. For example, if you drive X miles to work each day, you will put Y tons of carbon emissions into the air from your driving. You can calculate an estimate of your carbon footprint on various websites such as CarbonFootprint.com So, how do you reduce your carbon footprint?

To cut our ties with natural gas, we must reimagine powering our city. Luckily, Philly has a solution with a green path forward.  Pennsylvania was the second-largest natural gas producer in the United States in 2021, accounting for 21.8% of...

Office of Sustainability released Municipal Clean Fleet Plan to turn 6000 vehicles green Philly is making another step towards carbon neutrality and will stop buying gas-powered vehicles by 2030. The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability in partnership with the...