Sophia Schmidt, a Philadelphia environmental journalist,joined P.O.C to talk about key issues in the city’s environmental landscape. Topics included the redevelopment of the former PES refinery site, where tax breaks are encouraging sustainable industries, and community benefits from this large-scale project. We also discussed Philadelphia’s push for more electric vehicle (EV) chargers, alongside legislation for improved EV infrastructure to promote cleaner transportation options. These developments aim to support environmental justice and reduce pollution across the city.