photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
It’s that dreaded time of year again where the temperatures are rising but the heat is still mandated to be available in buildings per DC code until May 15th. This results in indoor temperatures nearing or exceeding 80 degrees with no air conditioning available (in buildings where tenants do not control the thermostat in this way).
Last year I started a petition to encourage the Council to revisit these regulations in light of climate change causing higher temperatures earlier in the year. Read More
photo by Ian Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
Is there any way to report constantly running sprinklers to DC Water? I noticed them running Thursday afternoon (when it was raining) and they were still running Saturday afternoon. Read More
photo by Victoria Pickering
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“The DC Council unanimously approved Councilmember Charles Allen’s Healthy Homes bill that sets DC on a course to replace fossil-fuel powered appliances and home heat with electric appliances in the homes of 30,000 low- and moderate-income DC residents by 2040. The bill marks an ambitious undertaking to address a key source of both carbon output and in-home air quality issues. Read More
“Billy & Molly An Otter Love Story (Directed by Charlie Hamilton James)”
From a press release:
“With a high-stakes election coming up this November, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is offering opportunities for audiences to come out and engage with filmmakers, organizers, and experts on issues like climate change, environmental justice, and conservation efforts.
March 21-30, the Festival, which is celebrating its 32nd year, will once again host screenings of over 60 eye-catching and exciting new films at venues across the D.C. Metropolitan Area, including Smithsonians, foreign embassies, and universities, as well as the National Academy of Sciences and National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Thursday, March 21, the Festival will open at Read More
New Hampshire and V St, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The person delivering flowers said he thinks they’re the first of its kind in the city if not the country. A cool alternative between trucks and cargo e-bikes. Hope to see more of them!”
via NPS
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service is preparing for a three-year, $113 million rehabilitation of the seawalls around the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. This critical investment will ensure the park is able to protect some of the nation’s most iconic memorials and the Japanese flowering cherry trees from the immediate threats of failing infrastructure and rising sea levels for the next 100 years.
Initial construction activity will begin in late spring and early summer 2024 Read More
“Dear PoPville,
My DC pilot compost bucket has been stolen 3 of the 5 times I’ve put it out. Read More
photo by nevermindtheend
From DOEE:
“Today, the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and Call2Recycle, Inc., launched the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) all-battery recycling program that allows District residents, workers, and visitors to safely recycle their household batteries free of charge. Read More
“Proposed NPS plan that includes removal of 1,200 trees.” via Casey Trees
Thanks to J. for passing on from Casey Trees:
“Calling all Casey Trees Advocates – Save Trees in Rock Creek Park
Your Advocacy is Needed TODAY:
Tell the National Park Service (NPS) not to cut down 1,200 trees in Rock Creek Park by submitting comments on their plan to rehabilitate the Rock Creek Golf Course. Your comments are easily submitted through NPS’ online form.
Guidance on how to provide comments and a recommended template are provided further down in this article.
What is Happening: Read More
photo by Jim Havard
“This is the largest environmental settlement in DC history.”
From the Office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) will pay over $57 million to resolve allegations that it discharged toxic chemicals into the District’s land and waterways for decades, resulting in the persistent toxic pollution of the Anacostia River. Under the terms of the agreement, Pepco must pay $47 million toward cleaning up the Anacostia River and $10 million in penalties. The company also must clean up contamination at its Buzzard Point and Benning Road facilities and investigate the current and historical environmental impacts of the company’s underground, District-wide system of transformer vaults. Additionally, Pepco will pay for the District to oversee this work. Read More
