Opinion

Solar made up 81% of new US energy in 2024. Exact Solar explains the history of solar tax credits, current threats and what you can do. Exact Solar has received many questions about solar-specific tax credits since Trump took office....

How we’re evolving while staying committed to sustainability and independent journalism Green Philly’s mission has always been to connect people with sustainability solutions and engage the local sustainability community. We started in 2008 on WordPress and quickly embraced social media...

Reflections on the election results There’s no way around it – we’re all feeling the devastating impacts of the election results. Whether you’re feeling sadness, anger, anxiety, doubt, uncertainty, or a mix of the above, take the time you need...

This opt-ed is submitted by Adam Ortiz, EPA Regional Administrator for the Mid-Atlantic, covering Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and D.C.   As EPA’s Regional Administrator overseeing environmental laws in the Mid-Atlantic’s five states and the District of Columbia, I...

Over 10 sessions discussed the circular economy, breaking away from fossil fuels and more. The IPCC issued its most dire climate report earlier this week, calling it the “last chance” to save the planet. So, it was perfect timing for...

The Mayor outlined his core priorities for his last year in office. However, climate is missing from the list. After seven years in office, Jim Kenney’s time as Mayor is coming to a close. The Mayor’s Office of Communications released...

Terrill Haigler says there’s more to his candidacy than just cleaning up the city This piece originally ran in the Philadelphia Citizen. A few questions I get asked all the time are: Why City Council? Why now? Do I really think...

Alarm bells ring, yet politicians refuse to take action locally and nationally. But we need all of it. The City of Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency, extending the original declaration through Sunday, July 24th at 11:59 PM. Temperatures are...

As the temperature heats up, the Clean Air Council reminds us of the link between hot temps and consequences for Philadelphians DYK today is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in Philadelphia? Tomorrow (Friday) is likely to hit 95°F,...