WHYY News Climate Desk

The cash-strapped district expects to be eligible to apply for Solar for Schools grants and is currently working to identify good sites for solar.

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

The U.S. Department of Energy grant will also help the city expand energy efficiency education and plan to grow the clean energy workforce.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!

A high-profile donation landed A/C units in several more schools. But 63 still lack sufficient air conditioning, district officials say.

Testifying ratepayers urged commissioners to strike down a proposal that would limit public participation in Philadelphia Gas Works’ budget process.

Chemours says its process for producing battery materials reduces cost and energy.

President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.

Students will work with the college’s existing network of more than 170 small- and medium-sized companies to help them cut costs and reduce carbon emissions.

MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.