Environment
Mayor’s Youth Climate Action Council
In L.A. and other cities, young people influence local climate policy and enact climate fixes — while learning what it means to be an engaged citizen. It’s time Philly joins the movement
By Courtney DuCheneChief Heat Officer
At least seven cities worldwide have officials solely focused on mitigating rising heat. An event at Penn this week will lay out why that could help Philadelphia’s most vulnerable
By Diana LindCity Bright Philadelphia Saturday Cleanup
A local nonprofit combines picking up litter with help for people who are homeless. You’re invited to their next event
By Christina GriffithIn Color Birding Club
The intentionally welcoming outdoors club celebrates birding season with events in spring, fall (and other seasons too) — for all people
By Kiersten A. AdamsA Green Agenda for the Next Mayor
Safer, healthier and more environmentally equitable neighborhoods are key to Philly’s future success. Here’s what a group of local organizations say our next mayor must do
By The Green Living Plan for Philadelphia Executive CommitteeClean Up Trash With Pro Sports Teams
The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Unchecked Threat of Natural Gas (LNG) at Our Port
PhilaPort Communities are being ignored in the state’s push to build a local terminal for explosive gas. A Clean Air Council exec calls for accountability — to residents and the climate
By Joseph Otis MinottTrashmitter
A former Philadelphia firefighter has created an app that’s Uber for trash disposal to help landlords and small businesses keep the city clean. Now he’s ready to grow it big
By Nick RussoCooperation Makes Good Environmental Policy
Republicans and Democrats have worked together for good, meaningful environmental regulation in the past. They should continue to do so in the new legislative session.
By Scott MartinAli Velshi Offers a Bleak Outlook for Fossil Fuel Use
Fossil fuel use is on the rise. What will it take, asks the MSNBC host, for us to stop?
By Ali Velshi