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WHE Staff Highlight: Hanna Beightley’s White House Meeting

Vice President Harris greets WHE’s Healthy Homes Program Manager, Hanna Beightley on Friday, June 17th 2022 for a community round table event to discuss

Environmental Health Technical Assistance for Philadelphia Area Childcare Providers – Summer 2021

What did WHE learn from this project? Through our phone calls and personal interactions, we learned that childcare providers are devoted to creating the

What is Climate Change and what can I do about it?

The United Nations defines climate change as the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations

WHE celebrates the signing of the Infrastructure Bill and urges Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act

We celebrate President Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today. We also urge Congress to swiftly pass the Build Back Better

Back to School: Healthy School Supplies Guide

Opting for greener back to school supplies not only saves the environment and your health but can save money too. These tips can

What are Single-use plastics and why are they bad?

Recycling plastic materials is a good way to reduce the carbon footprint. However, over 90% of plastics are not being recycled and instead being