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ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter school junior, Jostyn Polanco, shows off the root of a black simpson lettuce planted only a week before, at the school’s hydroponic greenhouse on September 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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North Philly charter school powers up its culinary program with solar

The new off-grid solar array runs an aquaponics system in a greenhouse where students will learn to raise fish and grow vegetables.

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N.J. American Water launches reusable water bottle filling station grant program

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

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Climate Fixers: Curbside recycling is broken. In Kensington, Rabbit Recycling will take anything

Rabbit Recycling, whose tagline is "Zero waste in a bucket," will recycle all your household trash for a fee.

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Climate Fixers: Less than 1% of clothing gets recycled. This University of Delaware researcher has a plan to fix that

Fast fashion is creating more and more clothing waste. A PhD student at University of Delaware has a new and simple solution.

1 year ago

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Models hit the runway making a statement with sustainable fashion at Delaware Goodwill

Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County hosted a sustainable fashion show to promote the positive impact of wearing upcycled garments.

1 year ago

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Philly gets federal money to explore ‘cool roofs’

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

1 year ago

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Studio 2
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Philly travelers debate the pros and cons of international travel

WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”

Air Date: August 15, 2024 12:00 pm

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Hydrogen-related businesses pay to network. Environmental justice advocates say those doors should be open to the public

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

1 year ago

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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.

2 years ago

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Studio 2
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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

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Addie Schenkel, left, a recent Drexel graduate, and Arianna Papadakis, right, a rising junior, work together to collect data on clothing discarded by students during move out. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
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Drexel 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.

2 years ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
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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

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A 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.

2 years ago

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From lunch tables to gardens: In Roxborough, Green Woods students are turning food waste into compost

Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.

2 years ago

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New 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.

2 years ago

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