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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior this week welcomed three new appointees. These leaders will play pivotal roles in advancing the administration’s ambitious Investing in America agenda, which …
New Appointees Join the Department of the Interior to Advance Clean Energy and Environmental Justice Read More
In a historic move to fortify climate resilience, the Biden-Harris Administration this week announced an $18 million investment to amplify the native seed supply, a key component of the Investing …
Bolstering Climate Resilience: Biden-Harris Administration Sows $18 Million into Native Seed Supply Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a pivotal 10 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as they commemorate a full decade since the establishment of regional Climate Hubs. These …
USDA’s Groundbreaking Climate Hubs: A Decade of Climate Resilience Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Philadelphia Environmental Justice Advisory Commission (PEJAC) recently announced the inaugural 2023 grant recipients of the Community Resilience and Environmental …
Philadelphia Announces Grant Recipients of the 2023 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s Office of Environmental Justice has announced the dates of a series of public comment meetings for Pennsylvanians to attend and share …
DEP Announces Public Comment Meetings Series for Interim Final PA Environmental Justice Policy Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration is updating its Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy to expand environmental safeguards and protect vulnerable communities. The new policy aims to ensure equal access to clean air, …
Shapiro Administration Takes Major Step to Expand Environmental Justice Protections and Empower Communities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Philadelphia City Fund, recently announced the release of the Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund.
Philadelphia Opens Applications for its Community Resilience and Environmental Justice Fund Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability announced the recent release of the Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund. The application is available through the Philadelphia City Fund’s website.
Philadelphia Launches Environmental Justice Fund to Create Resilient & Vibrant Communities Read More NORRISTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently awarded a little over $1 million in 2022 Environmental Education Grant funding to 73 projects statewide, including 16 projects …
Pennsylvania Awards Over $1 Million in Grants for Environmental Education Projects in Southeast Pennsylvania Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County’s Office of Sustainability announced it is hosting its 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Widener University from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, …
2nd Annual Sustainability Conference: A Call to Action for a Greener Delaware County Read More