Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Accelerated climate change and biodiversity loss, both driven by human activities, are threatening nature and people’s lives and livelihoods around the world. Both regions are increasingly fragmented, and there needs to be big uniform patches of green conserved in both regions if we want these species to succeed.”.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 4, 2022

Previously, I worked as a Fulbright Study/Research Fellow with the Laboratory for Integrative Biodiversity Research at the Finnish Museum of Natural History of University of Helsinki and received my bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the BEES Department at Drexel University. Tell us more about yourself. .

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A Greener Life

JUNE 19, 2024

It was a sign of how much has changed since 2021 when the UK hosted the flagship COP26 UN climate summit with a promise “irrefutably to turn the tide and to begin the fightback against climate change”. DeSmog revealed last month that the Conservative Party has received £8.4 percent (£1.8

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Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2023 Symposium: We're Bringing Nature Back (Nov. 18th) By VJEL November 13, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law is pleased to announce its upcoming symposium, “We’re Bringing Nature Back,” on November 18, 2023, from 9 a.m.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 6, 2023

While attending Drexel, I’ve had many environmental science fieldwork experiences, like catching treefrogs in the Pine Barrens or doing electrofishing surveys. In the past, I have had co-ops at the Live Animal Center of the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Philadelphia Zoo.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MAY 21, 2023

Colorful early birding field guides and hand-painted magic lantern slides demonstrate the role that illustration has played in popularizing birding and advancing the conservation movement. Surrounded by historical artworks, visitors are encouraged to artistically engage through nature journaling and drawing.

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Legal Planet

JULY 13, 2021

By 2009, environmental challenges–especially climate change–were severe enough that humans have obligations to understand how technologies can help overcome them and to use these technologies, as appropriate. Much of this work falls within the natural sciences. Twelve years later, this seems only more so.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I have always been interested in nature, ecology and conservation since I was a child. I was surrounded by people my age who were committed to protecting nature and teaching the public about environmental issues. But I did not realize it was a true passion of mine until I volunteered at the Bronx Zoo when I was 16.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 7, 2023

Here we learn about climate change, sea rise, forest fires, community science, migration and local biodiversity. “We’ve gathered every summer for the past 10 years to explore the ecology and conservation of this amazing place along the mid-Atlantic coast,” says Ron Smith, director of the DESLA programs.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These are the first two zines to be included in the Archives as part of a new initiative to collect and preserve zines on topics such as biodiversity and extinction, climate change, and environmental conservation, particularly those produced by zinesters in the Greater Philadelphia region. Letter from Cora H.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a disjunct species (found in populations separated geographically), it is essential to keep a pulse on their distribution and abundance, as the threats to the survival of these amphibians are many — pesticides from runoff, invasive species, habitat loss and fragmentation and climate change. Where the pine forest meets the bog.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 20, 2021

After Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences signed an historic affiliation on Oct. One of the most visible and exemplary examples of the Drexel-Academy partnership is the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES), which was spun off of Drexel’s Biology Department in 2012 with newly redesigned curricula.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 7, 2022

Block III - Outdoors Writer Established Legacy Of Conservation -- PennDOT, DEP, State Police, DCED, Keep PA Beautiful Call On Pennsylvanians To ‘Fight Dirty’ In New Anti-Litter Campaign; Litter Summit Nov. 26-27 -- Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Drexel University Hosts Bug Fest! . -- FracTracker Alliance: New Film Tells Story Of Grant Twp.,

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 28, 2021

It is one of the last, and largest, examples of an Atlantic Coastal Plain ecosystem and a Global Biodiversity Hotspot, as designated by Conservation International. Ultimately, Mason hopes that his research can teach everyone else the role fire plays in their own ecosystem, especially as fires will become more frequent with climate change.

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ESA

JANUARY 26, 2022

His optimism, generosity, and compassion inspired an amazing spectrum of ecologists, conservation biologists, economists, politicians, celebrities, and students. His early experience in the Amazon began a life-long love of tropical biology and conservation.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 2, 2022

Protecting and conserving our water, both in the home and outdoors, are critical to the health of our planet and ourselves. Contaminants can make their way into our water when the infrastructure is aged or overtaxed by flooding from major storms, which is especially prevalent now due to climate change. Sara Cottle/Unsplash.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 13, 2022

Besides getting out into the field, her interests lie particularly in wildlife conservation. I wanted to understand what species could be at-risk due to climate change in Philadelphia, but also to give the community of Philadelphia access to this information as well. The Academy reached out to learn more.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The people who are impacted can consider voluntary water conservation efforts — shorter showers, less laundry washing, accepting dry grass yards, opting out of the weekly car wash. The focus during a watch stage is on increased monitoring, awareness and preparation for a response if these dry conditions become worse.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 1, 2022

But as our climate changes toward unpredictability and green spaces decrease as human-made infrastructure increases, our precious water resources become more important — and more burdened — than ever. The perfect way to literally conserve water, even if you live in a water-rich place, is to use a rain barrel!

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 7, 2023

Because of their geographical size and unique history, documenting the astounding biodiversity found there and preserving as much of the remaining African forests as possible will be critical for mitigating biodiversity loss and the effects of global climate change.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On a beautiful sunny day in early summer, a group of community scientists led by Ron Smith — a Drexel University BEES instructor and high school environmental science teacher — was making the most of the beachy breeze on the Delaware Bay. With climate change and shifting water levels, comes land shape and access changes, too.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 6, 2024

Through our world-class collections and innovative science, Academy scientists have been hard at work reconstructing evolutionary patterns that will then help shape ongoing critical conversations about climate change, biodiversity loss and conservation.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 4, 2021

Overall, the new document is a “pretty significant improvement” on the original “ zero draft ” published in January 2020, according to Linda Krueger, global biodiversity policy lead at The Nature Conservancy (TNC). At the G7, Canada announced a doubling of its international climate finance to $5.3

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2022

On June 14, PennFuture announced it will honor 11 women from Southeastern Pennsylvania at this year's Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards. She has been organizing in climate work since 2019 when she founded the Philadelphia Youth Climate Movement at the age of 16. She directs the Kittatinny Conservation Landscape.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2022

Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections [PaEN] -- Dept. Million Pounds Of Electronics Waste Over 20 Years Of Hard-To-Recycle Collections [PaEN] -- Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Roland Wall , leader of the Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Science’s work on the DRWI and one of the original planners of the project, will outline how the DRWI has progressed and grown. In the past 24 years, Wall has worked in a variety of positions for the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2022

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DCNR: Art Partnerships Engage Schools In Project To Make State Parks More Welcoming To All [PaEN] -- Williamsport Sun: DCNR Environmental Educator’s Service Earns Award -- DCNR: Art Partnerships Engage Schools In Project To Make State (..)

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

The August 8 PA Environment Digest is now available. For Improperly Disposing Of 375,618 Tons Of Metal Slag In Armstrong County PennDOT, DEP, State Police, DCED, Keep PA Beautiful Call On Pennsylvanians To ‘Fight Dirty’ In New Anti-Litter Campaign; Litter Summit Nov. 1-2 PA Resources Council Hosts Household Chemical Collection Event Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

Climate Change Makes Them More Prolific, Intense [PaEN] -- 15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 At The No. Climate Change Makes Them More Prolific, Intense [PaEN] -- 15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 At The No. 1 [PaEN] -- Save The Date: Delaware River Festival - Sept.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 1, 2022

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2023

of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA Host May 10 Webinar: Imagine A More Natural PA - How We Use Methane Gas, What It's Doing To Us [PaEN] -- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2022

-- The New Republic: Tiny PA Town Of 700 Declared War On Fracking Industry In 2014, They’re Finally Getting Their Day In Court, Its Own State Is Fighting Against It -- The Allegheny Front - Reid Frazier: Leaving Beaver County As Shell’s Ethane Cracker Plant Sets To Open -- Appalachian Voices: Bipartisan STREAM Act Passes U.S. Senate Democrats, Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 28, 2022

Culver, DCNR Secretary Say State Considering Adding State Park Infrastructure Funding To Budget -- Broadway World: Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Drexel University Announces New Art Exhibition & Experience Focused On Watershed -- Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2023

Delaware River Watershed Forum Accepting Presentation Proposals Thru May 12 -- WHYY: Climate Change Could Impact The Philly Region’s Water Supply, New Storage Options May Help -- Schuylkill Action Network Spring Connections Newsletter: Mine Drainage; Pathogens & Point Sources; Agriculture; Stormwater; Stewardship, More !

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 9 to 16 - You’re On Your Own October 8-- Agenda Posted. 6 Northwestern REC Community Forest In Crawford County -- North Branch Land Trust Walk In Penn’s Woods Oct. 5-6 - Find A Walk Near You!

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Thank you one and all for your conservation leadership! The diversity, creativity and just the sheer number of projects and programs is truly amazing! This kind of leadership deserves our respect and the support by state lawmakers. Thank you to local news media for publishing these stories! Support Local Journalism!

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