PennEnvironment

Sewage overflow stifling river recreation: Philadelphia’s water woes

PennEnvironment study highlights contaminants' effects on equitable river access The Delaware River has a Pollution Problem A PennEnviroment report explains…

9 months ago

Environmental groups want to revamp Pa’s outdated recycling laws

Waste has increased 45% over the past 30 years. Act 101, PA's recycling law, has not been updated since 1988.…

2 years ago

Swarthmore & local schools leading the way for renewable energy efforts

Colleges nationwide continue to energy & electric vehicle efforts, according to PennEnvironment 2020 has been a bad year, but there’s…

3 years ago

Harmful ‘Advanced Recycling’ Bill Goes to PA Senate

Environmental advocates ask for calls to legislators; as the proposal to allow burning plastic to be called “recycling” works its…

4 years ago

How Local College Leaders & Student Activists Are Working Towards 100% Renewable Energy

PennEnvironment brought together collegiate experts and organizers to share how their institutions are switching to renewable energy sources. Here’s what…

4 years ago

Meet the Sustain PHL Nominees: Activist of the Year

This nominee is promoting a sustainability cause and is an activist in his/her/their community by increasing visibility and awareness of…

6 years ago

7 Places to Volunteer in Philly

We celebrated the holidays with our Fall Harvest Happy Hour last Thursday. Six local organizations shared volunteer opportunities with over…

6 years ago

How to Affect Climate Policy in 2017: A Guide from Senator Casey & Experts

PennEnvironment hosted a forum The Future of Climate Action in 2017: a discussion with Senator Bob Casey last evening, along with…

7 years ago