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Susquehanna University Students Translate Climate Research Into Children's Stories

PA Environment Daily

Climate change research is critical, but complex science can be hard to communicate, especially to children, which creates a gap that limits public understanding and action, said Siobhan Fathel , assistant professor of earth & environmental sciences. PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Celebrates Earth Day With Dr. Watt R.

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Heights Philadelphia, EPA Announce New Partnership Aiding Black, Brown And First-Generation Students’ Pathways to Environmental Studies & Careers

PA Environment Daily

On April 22 - Earth Day - Heights Philadelphia and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally announced a new partnership to support Heights’ mission of creating student pathways to college and careers, especially for low-income, Black and Brown, and first generation to college students. Woods, Esq.,

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In Memoriam: Edwin K. Charles, Teacher, Environmental Advocate

PA Environment Daily

Charles (81) of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, educator, environmental advocate and founder of the Trails & Trees Environmental Center , passed away on May 5, 2024. Among his proudest achievements as an educator are the founding and operation of the Trails & Trees Environmental Center. Peter’s Church.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- DCNR, Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation Announce Plan For Innovative Visitor Experience Partnership In Erie [PaEN] -- Erie Times: Climbing Structure, Interactive Map Among Tom Ridge Environmental Center Exhibit Upgrades -- Altoona (..)

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Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

PA Environment Daily

Jacob is a rising senior in the Environmental Engineering program at Wilkes University where he is excelling in his studies, but his work does not stop at the end of the school day. He continues working with the PGC as a volunteer doing American Woodcock banding research and habitat use evaluations.

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DEP Announces Award Of $632,897 In Environmental Education Grants To Support 63 Projects Across The State

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection last week announced a total of $632,897 in Environmental Education Grants have been awarded to 63 projects, 50 of which engage youth and adults living and/or working within environmental justice areas. million in environmental education grant funding to support 2,135 projects.

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Arielle V. King's Trail Notes

Vermont Law

Looking back, I did not think about environmental justice—I didn’t even know that term until college. I got involved with making sure my school was recycling, coordinating Earth Day rallies, helping create community gardens, and other things. And that right there is why I do community education and outreach.

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