Sustainability

Climate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, hurts Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn.

The city of Philadelphia will not move forward with the project unless negative impacts on Delaware County are addressed, an official said.

Pizza boxes with a little bit of grease can be placed at the curb.

Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.

Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.

The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.

The "15-minute city" is an urban planning concept that aims to increase quality of life and reduce planet-heating pollution. But it faces obstacles and conspiracy theories.

So you want to do something about climate change, but what? We have ideas. Some require a little planning, while others might mean one less thing on your to-do list.

A new global assessment finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.

When people talk about climate change, you often hear hopelessness. But what if we reframe the conversation?

The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year.

It’s the “largest investment” in Philadelphia’s urban forest in decades, per city officials, who aim to make tree coverage more equitable.

The new Office of Outdoor Recreation has a $422,000 operating budget, so officials say the key to its success will be building relationships rather than lavish funding.

We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.

Climate projections expect Delco to face significant challenges. Delco’s plan contains more than 200 actions to create a more sustainable and resilient county.