Articles Written by Jessica Rogers

As climate change brings hotter and wetter weather to Philly, it can strain our waterways due to our archaic systems. Here’s why. Like many major cities across the country, Philly uses a Combined Sewage System to prevent localized flooding in...

The Academy of Natural Sciences may be closed to the public. But one collection the public never sees holds a piece of history with an interesting connection to climate change. In a corner inaccessible to the public, plant samples are tucked...

Throw all of your weird recyclables into one bucket and place it outside your front door? Rabbit Recycling makes giving back to the earth that easy. Unsure what you should do with pens and markers, Styrofoam and snack bags? There’s...

Student artwork highlights the relationship Philadelphians have with their waterways and our shared responsibility for keeping them clean. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) announced 12 student winners for their art that display...

Give back to your community by joining these organizations for a more sustainable city With the oncoming warmer weather, striving for a cleaner Philadelphia will be no easy feat. Climate change often feels like a problem that goes beyond an...

Earth Day’s 50th anniversary is arriving on April 22nd. Although you might be spending your time at home, don’t let that stop you.  Even though EVERY day is Earth Day, we found ways to celebrate this official milestone. From happy...

With decades of conservation progress, the Delaware River is finally winning its Oscar-like award for rivers. Fortunately, the river doesn’t require a span of Leonardo DiCaprio movies to prove its worth. From staining passing ships to becoming a haven for...

Although you might be spending most of your time inside, you can still escape and embrace nature. With people ignoring social distancing measures, trails are closing to visitors and Paris has outdoor physical activity during daytime hours. These days, even...

Years in the making, One Art Community Center is teaching teens about gardening and construction. Koi fish swim in a pond in a West Philly yard while a horse named Recovery munches on hay. Ten feet away is a colorfully...