going green

It was a busy Earth Day in the Philadelphia region as Mayor Cherelle Parker celebrated sustainability efforts at the Navy Yard, Camden gave away free trees and members of the Eagles and Phillies organizations planted trees in FDR Park.

A team of Canadian scientists at CarbonRun discovered two environmental wins with one stone — limestone. Accelerating a natural process through “enhanced rock weathering” helps restore river ecosystems while also offsetting pollution from oil and gas. Climate reporter Chase Cain traveled to Nova Scotia to see how the first-of-its-kind process works.

The City of Philadelphia recently won an award for its sustainability efforts. Part of the prize is for how it’s lighting up parts of the city. NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Michelle Rotella explains.

Trash is poised to make a local town more energy efficient. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Michelle Rotella gives us a firsthand look at how solar panels are going to make a waste site useful again.

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the official launch of Philly Stat 360, a new website that tracks the city’s efforts to improve government operations and services in various areas, including safety and economic opportunities.

Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the official launch of Philly Stat 360, a new website that tracks the city’s efforts to improve government operations and services in various areas, including safety and economic opportunities.