Sustainability
MACH2 leaders say the business networking events don’t preclude community engagement. Activists say they’re an example of exclusivity.
4 months ago
Officials in Upper Merion Township begin second phase of single-use plastic ban
Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.
5 months ago
Extreme heat and human health, how to cool cities, could index funds go bust?
A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?
Air Date: June 20, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 45:43Drexel professor, students take a deeper look at textile waste
Drexel professor Rachel Higgins and her students are recording data on discarded items to better understand textile waste in the Drexel community.
5 months ago
Creating a Native Landscape in Your Own Yard
Ecologist Douglas Tallamy talks about an approach to conservation that starts with letting your yard grow wild with native plants to save wildlife in 'Nature's Best Hope.'
Air Date: June 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:30A spot in the borough newsletter? How Media Borough incentivizes sustainable businesses
Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.
6 months ago
Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.
7 months ago
Listen 1:13New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.
7 months ago
Listen 1:46Delaware advocate for clean water remembered as PFAS regulations are implemented
Vikki Prettyman, who died of kidney failure last year, helped the Sussex County town of Blades overcome its “forever chemicals” water crisis.
7 months ago
After years of delays, Adams Solar Farm powers a quarter of Philly’s city buildings
A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.
7 months ago
Listen 1:07New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back
The state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms, giving interested companies until July 10 to submit proposals.
7 months ago
Green hydrogen: A climate change solution or fossil fuel bait and switch?
To help solve the climate crisis, $750 million could flow to the Philadelphia region to create a hydrogen economy. But some say it’s a deceit to help the fossil fuel industry.
7 months ago
Listen 7:34A South Jersey county is asking artists to create trolls made from recycled materials
Burlington County officials are looking to promote art and recycling with a new Troll Trek initiative.
7 months ago
Listen 1:125 ways to make your Philly-area home greener
Worried about your carbon footprint, but not sure where to start? Turns out there’s plenty you can do at home.
7 months ago
‘Catch the Rain’ program helps residents prevent stormwater runoff in White Clay watershed
Runoff from development, roofs, driveways and lawns cause some of the greatest amounts of pollution in the White Clay watershed.
7 months ago
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