Philadelphia

Environmental Justice has been missing from Earth Day. Meet the Philly leaders who are changing that.

Local nonprofits and thought leaders are focusing on getting our relationship right with each other and the planet Philadelphia’s Earth…

3 weeks ago

“The rug pulled out”: Inside the EPA firings in Philadelphia’s Region 3 headquarters

Employees fear the long-term impact of eliminating environmental justice programs. Jada Ackley believed that her position as an EPA Environmental…

2 months ago

10 Ways to Get Involved in Philly’s Green Scene (and maybe even land a job)

You asked, so we delivered! Wondering how to get more involved in Philadelphia’s sustainability, climate, and environmental justice scene? Well,…

3 months ago

“Short-sighted and non-targeted:” Local sustainability experts weigh in on twice weekly trash collection

Green Philly checks in with neighborhoods and trash experts during the early days of Clean and Green’s new twice-a-week trash…

5 months ago

Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?

City council members held a hearing in October to understand the challenges of acquiring vacant lots through the Philadelphia Land…

5 months ago

Philly artists spark dialogue around climate change

Rhonda Babb and Chantal Westby challenge audiences to rethink their relationship with the planet, reminding us that we have agency…

10 months ago

Philadelphia skyline is lighting up tonight for the climate crisis

Philadelphia is raising awareness for "Show Your Stripes Day," during a heat emergency in the city and a summer of…

11 months ago

PA Fibershed rekindles the looms of the keystone state

This local nonprofit uses education and advocacy to return textiles to PA, including its latest project: the Philly Dye Co-Op.…

1 year ago

Your A-Z Philadelphia Environmental Volunteer Guide

How to give back locally, from Goats to Gardens, Bottles to Boats, and everything in between. Ask anyone at any…

1 year ago