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Did you know commercial kitchens are one of the highest energy users per square foot in the commercial sector? In addition, a new report from the American Lung AssociationOpens In A New Windowshows that indoor gas stoves can contribute to...

Colleges nationwide continue to energy & electric vehicle efforts, according to PennEnvironment 2020 has been a bad year, but there’s one good thing: colleges continue to trailblaze towards 100% renewable energy and other sustainable efforts. Six Pennsylvania colleges have been...

After his recent lecture at Swarthmore College, Paul Hawken shared how the climate movement changed, CEOs coming to him in tears and a choice to be fearless. Here’s what we talked about for 45 minutes. In the climate sphere, there’s...

Allison Acevedo is Pennsylvania’s new Director of Environmental Justice — and she’s ready to work. Courtesy of the Philadelphia Black Giving Circle Though born and raised in Pittsburgh, Acevedo went to Swarthmore College and has been working in Philly for...

This November, 500 students, environmental justice activists, business innovators, and other leaders in sustainability will come together to discuss issues, share skills, and collaborate on solutions to waste both on campus and beyond. Be a part of it. See list...

What makes a SustainPHL Climate Hero? These nominees advocate to bring climate change as a central part of our conversation or take action to fight climate change. We’re honoring sustainability changemakers from across the city on August 18th at WHYY. Make sure...

Today’s guest post addresses Swarthmore College’s Divestment. Stephen O’Hanlon is a sophomore at Swarthmore College where he studies Political Science and is core organizer with Swarthmore Mountain Justice‘s fossil fuel divestment campaign. He also enjoys biking, spending time outdoors and...