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How to bring children into the sustainability conversation

Several organizations in Philadelphia make sustainability easy, even for children. Here's how to utilize these resources. On the surface, sustainability…

3 years ago

I Love Thy Hood fights litter, one trash can at a time.

Matthew George started a GoFundMe to help fight litter in 2019. Now, over 90 trash cans have been added to…

3 years ago

Philly names a new “Thrive Outside” community to make the outdoors more inclusive.

City picked alongside St. Louis, Twin Cities, MN, and Maine to encourage accessibility outdoors After Philly's ParkScore declined due to inequality…

3 years ago

Philly fell back to 19th place for its 2021 ParkScore® due to our park access inequality.

Philly jumped four spots in 2020, to be back at its 2019 ranking. The Trust for Public Land released its…

3 years ago

50 low and moderate income households went solar thanks to new program

The Philadelphia Energy Authority announced their energy & economic milestone on Earth Day The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) announced the outcomes of their…

3 years ago

How local artists can tackle climate change & bring more voices into the urban heat conversation

The Tyler School and The Trust for Public Land are teaming up through Heat Response PHL. Here’s how it’s working.    Education is the first step to…

3 years ago

How Philadelphians are innovating with Trees to fight climate change, improve water quality & mental health

Trees are underrated, underappreciated, and making a comeback throughout Philadelphia. With benefits like alleviating the impact of the Heat-Island Effect…

3 years ago

How Bella Vista Neighbors Association fundraised to keep its neighborhood clean & hire returning citizens

One neighborhood crowdfunded their own street sweeping campaign. But can other neighborhoods emulate their success? Philly is notorious for its…

3 years ago

City unveils “Philadelphia Transit Plan” to fight climate change

SEPTA focuses on a carless future for a greener city The City of Philadelphia and SEPTA unveiled the Philadelphia Transit…

3 years ago