Sustainability

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.

The city hopes the move will help prioritize mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, and improve service reliability.

“Music speaks to the soul and so does food,” said Sharing Excess Director Evan Ehlers.

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.

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

“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.

The analysis was created by the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy group that aims to hold polluters accountable.

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.

Instead of seasonal overhauls, Post Haste’s menus will change gradually throughout the year, depending on availability of ingredients.