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Awardees of The Environmental Collaboratory’s Inaugural Research Grant

Academy of Natural Sciences

I am pleased to announce the awardees of The Environmental Collaboratory’s Inaugural Research Grant, promoting transdisciplinary research innovation through participatory climate and environmental problem solving. Congratulations to the following awardees! Environmental Protection Agency.

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Bike to Work!

Academy of Natural Sciences

There are many human-made sources of emissions, and on-road motor vehicles, such as cars, are a huge driving factor in air pollution. And according to the American Lung Association, toxic and hazardous air pollutants are suspected to cause cancer, birth defects and impaired lung function, as well as many other negative health effects.

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For the Oranges of Sargodha District: Pakistan, Podcasts and Environmental Policy Work with Living on Earth

Academy of Natural Sciences

Though these fluctuations are commonplace, the looming threat of climate change offers no respite. As the daughter of a Pakistani agriculturist, I have intimately witnessed the failure of policy and research to reconcile and address climate change.

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August 8 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

To Reduce VOC/Methane Emissions From Unconventional Oil & Gas Facilities Risking $500 Million In Federal Highway Funds Environmental Health Project: Public Health Impacts Of Blue Hydrogen Production, Health, Environmental Protections Needed -- By Alison L. 1-2 PA Resources Council Hosts Household Chemical Collection Event Aug.

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Four Ways to Get Involved in Science!

Academy of Natural Sciences

Help researchers collect data by getting outdoors and taking photos of clouds, streams or animals in urban spaces; use a smartphone sensor to monitor air pollution and water quality; or share your own personal climate change experience with others.

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The Heat of the Moment

Academy of Natural Sciences

Amid record-breaking heat waves around the world, talk about climate emergencies has sprung up in the United States, with the presidential administration considering more aggressive steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change, as the President has acknowledged, is a true emergency.

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Academy leads effort to map Philly’s heat and air quality

Academy of Natural Sciences

This summer the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Philadelphia, working with community scientists so that residents have a stronger voice in the planning and implementation of climate change-preparedness strategies. .