Sustainability
Philadelphians envision Black green futures at inaugural ecoFEST
The event hosted by WURD radio’s EcoWURD featured panels, on-stage interviews, and workshops at a community center in West Philly.
12 months ago
It’s a global climate solution — if it can get past conspiracy theories and NIMBYs
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.
1 year ago
Individual actions you can take to address climate change
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.
1 year ago
Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They’re not doing great.
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.
1 year ago
Climate solutions are necessary. So NPR is dedicating a week to highlighting them
When people talk about climate change, you often hear hopelessness. But what if we reframe the conversation?
1 year ago
Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal
The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year.
1 year ago
Philadelphia just received the ‘largest investment’ in its urban forest in decades
It’s the “largest investment” in Philadelphia’s urban forest in decades, per city officials, who aim to make tree coverage more equitable.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry now has a direct line to state government
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.
1 year ago
James Patterson’s Philly Thriller, Making Your Harvest Last, User-Friendly Transit
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.
Air Date: August 29, 2023
Listen 50:03Climate projections expect Delco to face significant challenges. Delco’s plan contains more than 200 actions to create a more sustainable and resilient county.
1 year ago
City of Philadelphia employees are the latest to join free SEPTA Key program
The city hopes the move will help prioritize mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, and improve service reliability.
1 year ago
Mt. Joy’s concerts at The Mann doubled as a food drive. Fans donated roughly 3,000 pounds of food
“Music speaks to the soul and so does food,” said Sharing Excess Director Evan Ehlers.
1 year ago
The toughest plastic bag ban is failing: A tale of smugglers, dumps and dying goats
Kenya was hailed for its decision to outlaw single use plastic bags in 2016, with remarkably hefty penalties. So why are the bags back in stores and piling up in dumps.
1 year ago
Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing
Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay fo
1 year ago
A 44-acre Chester County farm has been permanently preserved
“Preserving a property like this one checks all the right boxes in Chester County’s efforts to invest wisely in open space," said Chesco commissioners.
1 year ago