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One for the Record Books
Posted on January 9, 2013 | No Comments2012: The year that was the hottest on record. The year began with a mild winter and a scorching start to spring (March heat wave). Summer brought extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Fall ushered in a devastating super storm. Over the course of 2012, 34,008... -
Energy Vacation
Posted on December 20, 2012 | No CommentsIf Clark W. Griswold is your go-to holiday guru—who among us doesn’t worship at the Christmas alter of the Griz—we salute you. And call into question your energy consumption. There’s been a lot of back and forth in the turn-it-off-and-back-on-or-leave-it-on bulb debate, but the fact of the matter... -
Complete Streets Bill
Posted on November 14, 2012 | No CommentsUpdate: City Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve the Complete Streets bill brought forth by First District Councilman Mark Squilla. Most significantly, the bill outlines laws for how bikers and drivers will share the road. Alex Doty, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition... -
Fracking Gets an Education
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsBring to fruition an idea he floated in the past, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has managed to move legislation called the Indigenous Mineral Resources Development Act through the state House and Senate that will permit fracking, oil drilling and coal mining of 14 of the... -
Car-free in Philly
Posted on September 30, 2012 | No CommentsBy Danny Barron, Transportation Contributor Since I moved to Philly, I’ve committed to traveling almost exclusively by bicycle. This comes with the usual benefits. A bike provides gas-free, pollution-free transportation, great exercise, and infinite free parking. On the other hand, you have complications like the... -
Certified Healthier?
Posted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsStanford University scientists have concluded that fruits and vegetables labeled organic are no more nutritious than non-organic produce. The same is true for meat. Conventional produce did have higher rates of pesticide residue, but the levels still met EPA safety requirements. According to Dr. Dena... -
How We’ll Drive in 2025
Posted on August 29, 2012 | No CommentsThe Associated Press reports that the Obama administration has finalized new fuel economy rules requiring cars to get 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg) by 2025. Automakers will meet new requirements through implementation of new technologies and a focus on alternative-fuel vehicles. They are already working under... -
NOsquitoes
Posted on June 11, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the downsides of a mild winter is the prevalence of bugs in warmer months. For the 60% of people who fear mosquitoes and their ability to spread of disease, it’s going to be a long, buggy summer. How do you enjoy the great... -
Meatless on Memorial Day
Posted on May 25, 2012 | No CommentsMemorial Day is Monday. And since it is Monday, we encourage you to go meatless. Now, before you start questioning our patriotism and muttering about our lack of appreciation for the unofficial start of the summer season, consider some recipes sure to please even the... -
LOVE Your Parks
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsPhiladelphians love their parks! To prove it many will participate in LOVE Your Park Week May 12-19. A collaborative effort between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, LOVE Your Park Week celebrates the beauty of our city’s parks....
