Environment
Borrow Before We Burn
What if Philadelphia applied the Free Library model to household tools, vacuums, even party supplies? London’s Library of Things does it — saving Londoners millions
By Amanda Soskin
Philadelphia Can Move Beyond Gas. Here’s How.
The City's goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 can be reached with PGW's help
By Alex Bomstein
School District, Don’t Eliminate What’s Working
A Philadelphia public school teacher argues against the District’s plan to close his school. Give Lankenau Environmental a chance to grow
By Jonathan Hoffmeier
Your Guide to Earth Day Events and Volunteering Around Philly
From volunteering to kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone in Philly looking to celebrate Earth Day.
By Laura Swartz
40 Urban Gardening Ideas for Your Philly Back Yard
You don’t need a farm to grow food. We’ve got 40 ways to cultivate a bountiful urban garden on your block, in your back yard, or even on a petite front stoop.
By Kae Lani Palmisano and Sandy Hingston
What We Learned about The Path to a Clean Energy Future
At an event hosted by Natural Allies for a Cleaner Energy Future this week, local thought leaders discussed a “big tent” approach to energy policy which could grow jobs and lower costs for consumers
By Malcolm Burnley
A Powerful Path to Peace?
A local circular economy leader on the fallacy of the scarcity mindset behind Trump’s latest war in the Middle East
By Nicolas Esposito
What Paris Can Teach Philly About Going Big
Stadium Beer — in Reusable Cups
Game days are amazing, but they’re also incredibly wasteful. One Oregon company has helped a number of professional sports arenas convert to reusable cups and food baskets. Could South Philly be next?
By Courtney DuChene
PA’s Energy Future Should Power Jobs, Growth and Opportunity
Pennsylvania’s energy advantage has long powered the nation. A local union leader notes that with smart policy, it can also power the next generation of manufacturing, technology investment, and good-paying jobs.
By William C. Sproule