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Women Voices on Climate Change

Academy of Natural Sciences

This post, part one of a two-part series, is part of ongoing programming for Climate Year at Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences. . Amy Whisenhunt Eno, she/her, Philadelphia , Manager of Individual Giving at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Where I see promise is in a return to what those before us already knew.

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How to Have a Green and Sustainable Holiday Season

Academy of Natural Sciences

Meats make up a big proportion of our carbon emissions, between preparing, shipping and storing. Eric Terrade/Unsplash Trees For many, setting up an evergreen is the focal point of their holiday season — but should we use a naturally harvested tree or a realistic replica tree? In the U.S.,

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The Nature Conservancy-PA: New Urban Heat Map Underscores Need For Trees In Philadelphia Neighborhoods

PA Environment Daily

Previous research shows urban trees have significant positive benefits for both cities and their residents including slowing stormwater runoff, reducing energy use, reducing carbon emissions, boosting student achievement, and reducing crime. In Philadelphia, urban trees address a wide variety of goals for multiple city agencies.

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Building a More Resilient, Just City

Academy of Natural Sciences

The Department also has a dedicated team working on reducing PWD’s carbon emissions and making the utility more energy efficient to mitigate climate change. Their work is an important part of the City’s long term commitment to reduce citywide carbon emissions 80% by 2050.

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Water Resources Assn. Of Delaware River Basin Announces 2023 Award Winners

PA Environment Daily

Visit the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin website for more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Needs Volunteers For City Nature Challenge -- Post-Gazette - John Hayes: PA Is Poised For A Summer Of Ticks And The Diseases They Carry -- Warren Times: Elementary Students Celebrate Earth Day Working In School Garden -- Stroud Water Research Center, Academy Of Natural Sciences, Shippensburg University: Quantifying The Value Of Forest Protection For (..)

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May 2 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Billion Hole In Conventional Oil & Gas Well Bonding; Opposed Regs Making Natural Gas Pipelines Safer, Reducing Methane Emissions Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Goes Solar To Produce Clean, Renewable Energy In Fayette County Green Building Alliance Receives Grant From Henry L.