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Philadelphia Releases 1st Plan to “Beat the Heat” in Hunting Park

"Extreme heat is not just an environmental issue, but it is an issue of equity and social justice as well."…

5 years ago

Three Activists Arrested After 50-Foot Banner Hung From PECO HQ

Banner Posed the Question "Climate Is Changing: Why Isn’t PECO?" Last week, before activists were arrested at Philly's Democratic Party…

5 years ago

Climate Change Protest at PA Dem Party HQ Leads to Arrests

Sunrise Movement Activists Push for a DNC-Hosted Climate Change Debate Yesterday, eleven people were arrested in Center City by Philadelphia…

5 years ago

5 Things to Know about the 2019 Litter Index Report

Before "Filthadelphia" can shed its trashy reputation, city government needs to know what it's dealing with. Comparing data from 2017…

5 years ago

Explosion & Fire at South Philly Refinery this Morning

The explosion occurred at the same site where last week, City Council approved a new $60 million liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

5 years ago

“New” Plastic Bag Ban Bill Took 7 Years of Perseverance for a Likely Win

Clean Air Council Attorney Logan Welde didn't quit, and it may finally pay off. Councilman Mark Squilla introduced a single-use…

5 years ago

LNG Port Moving Forward in Gibbstown, NJ

"DRBC have sided with polluters over the people of the Basin," according to Sierra Club. The Delaware River Basin Commission voted…

5 years ago

RIP: City Cancels Philacycle Program

Recycling continues to take hits A program initially created in 2009 to encourage recycling is no longer in the city…

5 years ago

Philly announces Sustainability Tours

The GREEN Program, Philadelphia Urban Adventures & Office of Sustainability announces socially-minded tours. Want to explore local food? Conservation? Green…

5 years ago

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Winners announced at annual SBN Award Ceremony

The Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony is the region’s only award that celebrates green stormwater infrastructure projects and innovations The…

5 years ago