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Earth Day 2024: The Climate Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Are Worth Celebrating

Union of Concerned Scientists

Leading up to Earth Day this year, I’ve been reflecting on the meaning and purpose of the annual celebration. Earth Day began under the Nixon Administration in 1970 as a day to support environmental protection and has grown to include nations and communities around the world in appreciation of Mother Earth.

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An Earth Day Message: Climate Action Requires Equity & Resilience

Washington Nature

We have experienced significant growth in our communities, and there have been consistent efforts to become more sustainable even as the climate crisis has worsened. There’s no denying that climate change is impacting all of us, while exacerbating disparities.

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RegenAll, Partners To Host Collaborative Climate Summit April 22 In Lancaster

PA Environment Daily

On April 22, organizations and businesses around Lancaster County will celebrate Earth Day by sharing their expertise and services at the first-ever Lancaster County Climate Summit. We believe it’s only through collective action that we can achieve positive climate outcomes.”

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The Rights of Nature — Can an Ecosystem Bear Legal Rights?

Law Columbia

How would such a legal system work, and could giving rights to nature help in the legal battle against climate change? Climate litigation using the rights of nature. The latest case in Pakistan was decided a few days ago, on April 15. By Tiffany Challe*. Photo by Mark Koch on Unsplash. State of Colorado.

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54th Earth Day: A Wake Up Call to the Planet on the Important Role of Lawyers and Bar Associations in Addressing the Earth’s Most Pressing Environmental Challenges

Acoel

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Amy Edwards As we celebrate the 54 th anniversary of Earth Day, it is hard to imagine where we will be 54 years from now. Will we have made the necessary changes to reduce the adverse impacts from climate change? Will we have restored biological diversity? And what about PFAS?

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

9th Annual Renewables Summit Set For May 22-23 Harrisburg [PaEN] -- MCall: Carbon Farming - What A Green Future Could Look Like For The Lehigh Valley -- York Daily Record Guest Essay: Pennsylvania Must Join The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - By Rev.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

20 Via Zoom, Offer Sensor Rentals -- Citizen Science Parasite Hunters Needed: Penn State Researcher Asking Deer Hunters For Help In Biting Flies Research Effort - By Penn State News [PaEN] -- PUC Joins 8th Annual ‘Imagine A Day Without Water’ To Raise Water Awareness -- Warren Times: Night Sky Program Offered Oct. 22-23 -- Penn State Oct.