Sustainability
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says
The analysis was created by the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy group that aims to hold polluters accountable.
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Biden rolled out some new measures to respond to extreme heat as temperatures soar
On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden met with mayors from two cities grappling with extreme heat, and announcing some new measures to try to help workers.
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At Kensington ‘farm-to-glass’ cocktail bar Post Haste, sustainability is the key to fun
Instead of seasonal overhauls, Post Haste’s menus will change gradually throughout the year, depending on availability of ingredients.
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U.S. gives go-ahead for Orsted’s New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
The wind farm would power 500,000 homes. Other approvals remain to be granted, but Orsted plans to start construction this fall.
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New Jersey recycling plant supplied glass for temporary I-95 fix
Fill material for the I-95 emergency fix was made with recycled glass from Burlington County.
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Global heat waves show climate change and El Niño are a bad combo
Scientists say worsening heat waves have a clear link to climate change. This year, a seasonal El Niño pattern will also be adding fuel to the fire.
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This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?
Fishing grounds are being closed, but new technology could help avoid that.
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Are you working on environmental justice solutions in Philly? This new grant could help
Projects addressing heat, flooding, air pollution, litter, food insecurity, or other issues could be eligible.
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‘We don’t have to be in jeopardy’: Philly gardeners cheer city deal to buy back liens
Community gardens on tax-delinquent land with privately held liens are considered particularly at risk for development.
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Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
It’s Pennsylvania’s second pilot to provide new A/C units and repairs to people who already received LIHEAP or weatherization assistance in the past year.
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