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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...

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...

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...