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It’s Electric The UK does it again. Last Thursday, London Mayor Boris Johnson launched the Source London charge point network — a collection of locations where residents can charge electric vehicles. Spots range from supermarkets to street corners and customers will pay an annual fee. (Link) Reluctant Race Recently, it has become apparent that GOP hopefuls do not plan

image via rocklandstreet.com Germantown’s West Rockland Street wants you to help grow their block, literally. This Saturday, the street will play host to its first planting day and challenge each house on the street to participate. Residents and interested volunteers are invited to join in and get their hands dirty planting annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs,

Greenpeace protesters climbing 450-ft smokestack | Image via www.treehugger.comSmokestack Protest Tuesday morning, Greenpeace activists began their descent down from the top of a smokestack at Chicago’s Pilsen coal-fired plant, reaching an arrest once they arrived at the bottom. After spending their time at the top to hold up “quit coal” signs, the protesters felt as

Marchers outside of the Liberty Place | Image via Sierra ClubYesterday, environmental groups, protesters, families, doctors, religious leaders, students, concerned citizens, and doctors gathered at the Westin in downtown Philadelphia to participate in a day long EPA public hearing and thirty minute press conference focused on the need for protection from mercury.
Mercury and air toxins,

Last October’s successful Night Market | Image via www.nightmarket.orgThe Night Market is back! Celebrate some of Philly’s best ethnic restaurants and food trucks Thursday, June 9th, from 6 to 10 p.m. Brought to you by the Food Trust (responsible for the cult-inducing Headhouse Farmers’ Market) this is a great opportunity to taste a diverse array

Three Mile Island | Image via www.eoearth.orgNot Nuclear After the disaster at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi reactor, many nations are considering moving away from the use of nuclear energy. This may be a problem, however, as 20 percent of the United States’ energy is derived from nuclear power. (Link) Cheap is Better? Are there any environmental

5/24: Handlebar Happy Hour This evening head on over to Johnny Brendas, between Frankford and Girard, for cheap drinks and bicycle chat, sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP). Experts in the field of cycling will be on hand to give you information about upcoming projects, bike laws and other fun biking tidbits.

Susquehanna River (click to enlarge)/Image via American RiversIn Pennsylvania, development of natural gas resources is proving to come at a high price. Thanks to natural gas drilling (or fracking) the Susquehana River has been named the most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers for the second year in a row. Each year, American