
Sustainability
New exhibition at Taller Puertorriqueño takes a deeper look at Puerto Rico’s struggles
Antonio Martorell, 83, installed a tropical forest inside Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia for an exhibition about the island’s woes.
1 week ago
Pa. among states to receive millions in federal funding to restore the Chesapeake Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $40 million to help restore the Chesapeake Bay. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
2 weeks ago
Delco to host public workshop series as it seeks a ‘path toward zero waste’
Delaware County is starting to update its 10-year Municipal Waste Management Plan — and it wants the community’s help to achieve an ambitious goal.
3 weeks ago
Weary of many disasters? U.N. says worse to come
A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, a United Nations report issued Monday says.
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The Montgomery and Delaware counties Habitat will plant about 250 trees this Saturday in Pottstown, Norristown, Upper Darby, and Lansdowne for Earth Day.
4 weeks ago
Philly city government needs to take more action on climate change
In spite of efforts to preserve Philly’s natural environment, recent actions call into question whether city government is failing the climate challenge.
4 weeks ago
A brighter solar future could come to Philly via excess energy credits
Solarize Philly helps solar power users donate energy credits to install renewable power in areas where people can’t afford the cost of installation.
4 weeks ago
Biden finalizes rule restoring broad environmental review of big projects
A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.
4 weeks ago
Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet goal for reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, the EPA says
The agency says it will take stronger actions to curb water pollution in the state.
4 weeks ago
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority approves contract with controversial incineration company
DCSWA voted 6-1 Wednesday in favor of maintaining a relationship with Covanta — the company at the center of environmental justice concerns in Chester.
4 weeks ago
Climate change could significantly impact commercial fishing, Rutgers study says
Climate change is causing fish species to travel in search of suitable temperatures, and it’s impacting the marine food web, a Rutgers study finds.
1 month ago
Pa. state agencies used less energy in 2021, but lagged on electric vehicle goals
In recent years, state agencies’ energy use has gone down more than 12% and saved taxpayers millions, according to a report released Friday.
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‘Agriculture is the culture’: FarmerJawn wants to reinvent agriculture education
FarmerJawn’s nonprofit is seeking to “reintroduce farming into the lifestyles of urban people” and give them the knowledge to start their own farm.
1 month ago
Listen 4:04For the first time, wind power eclipsed both coal and nuclear in the U.S.
On March 29, wind turbines produced more electricity than coal and nuclear, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.
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Haverford bans plastic bags as more Main Line communities look to do the same
Months after Pennsylvania's prohibition on plastic regulations expired, more Main Line communities are moving ahead with their plans to reduce plastic waste.
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