Environment
Bee the Change
Protecting bees is critical to preserving our food supply. Some 50,000 rooftop bees, including ones in the evolving Spring Arts District, are doing a small part of what Philly needs
By Jason WilsonecoWURD Environmental Justice Summit
Visit Bartram’s Garden this Sunday for the next in WURD’s free event series exploring race, income and the environment
By Jessica Blatt PressOur Zoo Is Greener Than Your Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo is growing its own greens to more sustainably feed its animals—and to help humans in neighboring food deserts
By Brianna BakerWant Less Traffic? Fix Trash Pickup
Philly 3.0’s engagement director on the unlikely solution to Philly’s congestion problem
By Jon GeetingScaling Copenhagen
As Mayor Kenney heads to a climate change conference, Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab director calls on cities to drive climate solutions
By Bruce Katz, Luise Noring, Torben Klitgaard and Helle Lis SoholtClimate Forum 2020
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi, a Citizen board member, will co-moderate as 12 presidential hopefuls talk to young voters about the climate this week
By Katherine RapinA Greener Afterlife
The West Laurel Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home has the greenest burial practices in the country. Now you can care for the earth even after you leave it.
By Courtney DuCheneWhat Climate Change Debate?
Black voters—and Democrats—worry about the environment’s effect on their lives. All the more reason, WURD’s afternoon host argues, the DNC should not have nixed a climate debate
By Charles D. EllisonMore Trees, Please
Trees—which nourish the earth, beautify the city, lower temperatures and increase good health—are disappearing from Philly. Here, some ideas to fix that
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyCan Philly Save the World?
Drexel’s Politics Department chair on how his city—and all cities—are leading the charge against climate disaster
By Richardson Dilworth