BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Over the past year, the Lehigh Valley has seen a sharp uptick in the number of projects aimed at making the region more sustainable.
For the first time, all three of the Valley’s major cities — Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton — have a sustainability manager or coordinator, a role dedicated to sustainability initiatives and fighting the worsening impacts of climate change.
While focused on overseeing environmental projects and bolstering community engagement, the role also deals with saving money by reducing energy costs, as well as finding and applying for grants to benefit the cities and their residents…