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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. In His Own Words: -- Earth Day 50 PA: Edwin Charles - The Earth Day Teach-In Must Continue [Posted: May 9, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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

PA Environment Daily

He continues working with the PGC as a volunteer doing American Woodcock banding research and habitat use evaluations.

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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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Monday, April 22 - Earth Day: PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.22.24

PA Environment Daily

Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Board webpage for options to join the meeting remotely. Contact: Daniel E.

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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. From a young age, I was passionate about the environment. That was eye-opening for me.

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Guest Essay: When People Have To Choose Health Or Jobs, Everyone Loses - The View From Rachel Carson’s Homestead In Allegheny County

PA Environment Daily

He teaches chemistry and environmental science and is an adjunct professor at Duquesne University. A spring without voices A couple of days later, the Sisters of St. It’s accepted.”