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Power Home Remodeling Group, a local company committed to sustainable practices, receives Hire Power Award from Inc. Magazine
Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation’s largest home remodeling companies, has been recognized by Inc. Magazine in their inaugural Hire Power award ranking of businesses that are adding jobs and…
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2012 Philadelphia Marathon was the greenest ever
Before the race, Green Mountain Energy Company partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability to calculate the event’s carbon footprint. Organizers estimate that this year’s plans to offset the weekend’s carbon footprint will…
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Are Electric Cars the Cars of the Future? Or do Cars have a Future?
A couple of weekends back one of the large car dealerships in the area organized an electric car expo/teach in. Consumers had a chance to see and try E-Cars from three E-car manufacturers…
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Peak Car – Americans Are Really Driving Less
This article was first published by http://dc.streetsblog.org Since 2005, Americans have been driving fewer miles each year. This shift predates the onset of the Great Recession of 2008. The question is whether the decline in…
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US Elections and Global Warming
As we all know, the two candidates to the US presidential elections managed to mention Global Warming in their acceptance speech. Not a word on Climate Change or Global Warming during the three…
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Making the invisible – visible: Do you really believe *the wheel* still deserves our immediate investment?
One of the reasons I created PhillyEcoCity is to bring out conversations on Sustainability related subjects that occur in the confines of Facebook or of some of the regional listserv. What follow is…
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Shale Gas Outrage: Sandra Steingraber’s address and Art 1, Sect 27 PA Constitution – Philadelphia Sept 20, 2012
This year again, the Shale Gas Insight convention, the Shale Gas industry convention met at the Convention Center in Philadelphia. And this year again Shale Gas Outrage organized a major rally and two days…
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Planting Flowers around a Gas station!!!????
A couple of years back, I noticed two people on the side of a very busy road feeding traffic to Lincoln Drive, weeding and planting flower beds in rush hour traffic at the…
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First net-zero residential project is breaking ground in Philadelphia in the coming few weeks
Nexus Energy Homes, the award-winning green builder best known for North Pointe, a planned community of 55 affordable, carbon-neutral homes in downtown Frederick, Md. — is expanding beyond its home turf of Maryland with a new net-zero project due to break…
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SEPTA recognized with “Gold Recognition” for Sustainability Achievement and “Best Large Transit System in the Country”
Sources: http://thegreenregister.com/philadelphia-metro-transit-system-septa-honored-for-sustainability/ http://www.greenphillyblog.com/philly-represent/septa-is-1-best-large-transit-system-in-the-country/ Septa receives the “Gold Recognition” Award from the APTA for its Sustainability Efforts The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) awarded “Gold Recognition” to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority for its sustainability achievements, according…
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Largest solar farm in PA started construction in Lancaster County
Construction begins on Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm This article was first published on the EnviroPolitics Blog. The EnviroPolitics blog is focused on the coverage of environmental news, issues, legislation and regulation in New…
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Tree-Sitters Halt Hydrofracking Operations in Moshannon State Forest
This is an edited version of an article published by Earth First News. On Sunday July 8th, activists from Marcellus Earth First! have erected a slash pile blockade and two tree sits blocking an access…
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Please help identify the driver of this car
As some of you know, one of my hobbies is to rescue trash from abandonment. I mean, every time I leave the house I pick up recyclable plastic bottles and aluminum cas wherever…
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Vacant Plot: The dilemma faced by an Urban Farm developed on lots owned by multiple owners
In this article, Nic Esposito describes the difficulties faced by Philadelphia urban farmers in securing vacant land parcels owned by multiple owners. It was first published on the planphilly.com website which is an…
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Walking the Green Talk by Saving Water
Renate Woessner is the author of Walking the Green Talk and the organizer of the Interfaith Peace Walk that took place on Sunday April 29th. Renate is also a Professional Organizational Coach who can help you clear your…
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The Philly Eco Guide
The Philly Eco Guide is a guide to local Green resources. Over the time I have known Meenal Reval, I have come to appreciate her simplicity, her no nonsense approach to life and…
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What the future looks like and the Zero Carbon Neighborhood.
In the past few weeks I stumbled into two concepts which I think will be critical for the next 50 years: 1. Neighborhood Farms 2. Zero Carbon Neighborhoods The future looks like a…
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The “Nudge Theory” to becoming greener.
As part of its series “The Road to Rio”, CNN just published this great article written by George Webster on social research done in Denmark on how subliminal suggestions can be used to…
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The great carbon bubble: Why the fossil fuel industry fights so hard
This article was just published by the Post Carbon Institute Energy Bulletin. It was written by Bill McKibben who is the founder of the global climate campaign 350.org. In my opinion, Bill McKibben…
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The Emerald Street Earthship Greenhouse
In the fall of 2011, Nic Esposito sent out an email to the Philadelphia Urban Farming Communityannouncing his project to build an Earthship greenhouse at the Emerald Street Urban Farm and calling for…
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Why rejecting the Keystone XL Tarsand pipeline is the best decision:
This article was published by Fox News. Yes, you read this correctly. This article was originally published by Fox News. In announcing his decision to not grant permission for the Keystone pipeline extension, opponents of President…
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Why most of the Milk sold at the supermarket is unfit to drink?
I decided to post this story with very little editing because of the blatant abuse of public trust that it is shedding light on. In this 10 minutes video: Monsanto & Cancer Milk,…
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Solar Hot Water + Electric or Oil supplemental water heater? Which one is more efficient?
More people are switching to Solar Water Heaters. After all, solar hot water heaters are old and proven technology. Everyone living in Israel has been using those for the past sixty some years,…
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The Death of the fringe suburb
On November 25th, The NewYork Times published an OpEd by Chris Leinberger – Professor of practice in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan. The piece is entitled “The Death of…
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Share More. Consume Less. Save Money.
We are a society built on consumption. We are told that we need to buy new things and have (at least) one of everything to “Keep up with the Jone’s.” But, why should…
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First main stream media article on the impact of Global Warming on day to day life!!
Something amazing happened. One of the reasons why I decided to build this website is because there is not discourse on Global Warming or its impact on daily life in the American main…
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Report back from the Association for Study of Peak Oil Conference
I recently attended, for the first time, the annual conference of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil, although I have been paying close attention to the issue for many years. …
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The Philadelphia Marathon goes “Green”
This weekend (Nov 18 to 20th) is the 18th annual the Philadelphia Marathon. As this major event is reaching the age of its legal majority, organizers are announcing a series of initiatives to…
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Bio-Degradable Dog Poopbag
You may recall this prior article: “Dog Crap – Do you want it with a bow?” on the kindness of clueless dog owners who leave their nicely tied poop bag on the side…
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The link between “Occupy Philly” and Sustainability
By now, you probably know about the “Occupy Wall Street” movement which is spreading around the country. A group of people started “Occupy Philly” which gathered a solid 1,000 participants to a…
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The 2011 Philly Naked Bike Ride – Part 2 of 2: The Riders’ view point.
In her article, contributor and blogger Claudia Gehtu covered the 2011 Philly Naked Bike Ride from the point of view of the spectators who lined up the course of the PNBR. I thought…
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Aaron Guman: All roads lead to Permaculture
For years, I have dabbled in gardening and composting. My interest was more in fruits (tomatoes, cherries, plumbs, etc..) than in growing vegetables. For me gardening has been more of an experiment in…
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The 2011 Philly Naked Bike Ride – Part 1 of 2: Philadelphians embrace Individuality, Community and another reason to go Green.
For the 3rd edition of the Philly Naked Bike Ride, I decided to cover the event from two points of view: the crowd’s and the riders’. Claudia Ghetu accepted the assignment to write…
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The Shale Gas Outrage Rally in pictures
I thought you would enjoy a few images of yesterday’s Shale Gas Outrage Rally that took place in Philadelphia. The featured picture for this article was taken by JJ Tiziou and all the…
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Discover how transportation impacts the affordability and sustainability of where you live?
When I think about moving to a different city or even just to a different neighborhood in Philadelphia, my first thought is to check the cost of housing. Most people know or guess…
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Why does society cling to the suburban model??
In the previous post “The End of Suburbia” we considered the question: Can Suburbia survive high Energy Cost? Today we are looking at: Why does the American Society seem to cling to the…
Why some of downtown Philly streets stink?
Have you ever had diner downtown Philadelphia and taken an after diner digestive stroll walking one of the smaller downtown streets such as Sansom Street to stumble on a pretty awful odor? The…
Report from the largest Climate Rally in US History
35,000 to 50,000 people show up on the National Mall to urge President Obama to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline . People came by bus, by plane, by car, by train from 30 different…
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How I became an Environmentalist.
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The frontiers of Philadelphia’s Recycling Program: Food Waste
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I dare you….
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Report from the largest Climate Rally in US History
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The beginning of an Earthship structure
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Melting Polar Ice Cap
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Of Guns and Climate Change
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From bicycling to urban farms, Philadelphia is on the rise
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FREE Solar PV Installer Training for qualified women & men
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Finally Mayor seeks City Council appropriation approval for initial Bike Share program
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What to do when you catch someone dropping trash out of their car!
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The US Presidential debates in summary
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What I learned at SXSW Eco. Part 1 – Are we electing the political leaders that we deserve?
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Readers write on the Philly Naked Bike Ride: “Why I ride ?” by Anne Fogarty
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July 2012 – hottest month on record and Scientists link local extreme weather events to Global Warming
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EQAT takes actions to keep fossil fuel in the ground.
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Why do Energy Efficient Buildings matter?
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Why Peace is critical to Environmental Sustainability?
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Why I get pissed – #2.
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One Plastic Beach
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Why I get pissed off.
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The Secret Lives of Clothes
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The Fracking Song: “My Water is on Fire tonight”
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Can Philly be the Greenest City of the Union without PA being the Greenest State of the Union?
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Occupy Philly Eviction from Dilworth Plaza: what really happened.
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Wood pellet boilers as an alternative heating source
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Green toys from Stokes Solar stir eco-excitement
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SEPTA and Sustainability: the Sublime and the Perplexing.
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The easiest way to help people change behavior
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Neighborhood Bike Works: The Hub of the Bicyle Culture
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September 10, 2012Homeschoolers visit the 2012 Honey Fest
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December 25, 2011
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December 8, 2011
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August 25, 2011
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September 11, 2010
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January 2, 2013
GMOs are slowly loosing ground around the world
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December 30, 2012
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October 21, 2012
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October 11, 2012
What I learned at SXSW Eco. Part 1 – Are we electing the political leaders that we deserve?
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July 19, 2012
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June 11, 2013Why some of downtown Philly streets stink?
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March 25, 2013
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January 22, 2013
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December 16, 2012
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October 23, 2012
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March 29, 2013How I became an Environmentalist.
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March 6, 2013
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December 26, 2012
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December 15, 2012
What to do with a Brownfield?? But of course, build a health clinic on top!
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December 13, 2012
What to do when you catch someone dropping trash out of their car!
Melting Polar Ice Cap
On December 14th, the film “Chasing Ice” opened around the country. Chasing Ice is the story of one man’ s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of climate change. National…
Wash Cycle Laundry and Gearing up: a match made on wheels
You probably have heard of “Wash Cycle Laundry“, a green startup launched in 2010 by Gabe Mandujano. Wash Cycle Laundry is a city laundry service whose pick-up and delivery are handled by bike-riding…
What I learned at SXSW Eco. Part 1 – Are we electing the political leaders that we deserve?
Global Warming and the Presidential Elections. Or do we deserve our political leaders? I find the quasi total absence of Global Warming discussions from the presidential election debates to be alarming. Well, each candidate did mention Global…
Why I get pissed off.
A while back I started picking up aluminum cans and pieces of recyclable plastic I encounter on my daily runs and while I bike across the city from point A to point…
The Secret Lives of Clothes
Philadelphia used to be one of the leading Textile and Clothing manufacturing cities in the US. Today, what is left of that textile past is a large number of empty plants in North…
Kids vs Global Warming
I have been telling my sons that we are seeing now and that I will live to see the beginning of the impact of Global Warming . Whereas, they will have to have to…
The End Of Capitalism? – David Harvey Speaks at Penn
Three years after the near collapse of global financial markets, America is still struggling with unemployment, debt, and foreclosure, European governments are teetering on the brink of bankruptcy—and the world’s billionaires are getting…
Sandra Steingraber’s Compelling Keynote Address on Marcellus Shale Fracking
This is a repost from an article published by: “Protect our Waters“ by Francesca Lo Basso Ecologist, biologist, cancer survivor, and author extraordinaire Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized authority on the…
Call to Action: Accelerating the movement toward a more Sustainable future.
Regular visitors to this blog may have noticed that in the recent past, I have not posted much new materials to this blog. The reason why is that I am getting restless. More…
Neighborhood Bike Works: The Hub of the Bicyle Culture
Find out what Neighborhood Bike Works and the “Bicycle Lifestyle” is all about right here… Neighborhood Bike Works and the Bicycle Lifestyle This four minutes video was filmed and edited by Greendocs: Julia…
Making “Sustainability” fun!!!??
To find the answer to the question, check this video produced by Greendocs of a recent performance of Playback for Change Enjoy the fun: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ut6eLHEyF8] How do you convey what SUSTAINABILITY is all…
A suburban CSA powered by Solar power and Bio-Diesel fuel
Visit to A suburban CSA powered by Solar power and Bio-Diesel fuel – CSA in Wrightstown, PA First of a series on Urban Farming All the electrical power for the farm is supplied…
January 4, 2013
Flood Restoration — Yeah, very valuable tips for the preservation of the most valuable resource on our planet. Management of water must be...
August 26, 2012
Laura Goldman — Pictures from today's Naked Bike Ride
http://nakedphiladelphian.blogspot.com/2012/08/pictures-from-philly-naked-bike-ride.html
May 30, 2012
PhillyEcoCity — Thank you for the compliment and I agree.
No details on the scope of the incident, EPA has not released any...
May 29, 2012
DEB — I'd like to know where the real reporting is on this event. We've had videos of the creek moving under...