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Field Notes from India: Climate Adaptation from the Ground Up

Legal Planet

Climate educators from SEWA explaining solar power for salt gathering (L) and skylights that cool the interior of a house (R). Indeed, 93% of the Indian labor force are so-called informal workers, comprising everything from small farmers and vegetable sellers to piece-work stitching and waste recyclers.

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Keep PA Beautiful Updates Popular Litter Education Series: Open Your Eyes To Litter In A Watershed

PA Environment Daily

Keep Pennsylvania Beautifuls popular Open Your Eyes to Litter series of five educational activity books was created over 20 years ago. Educating young people about the significance of maintaining clean waterways ensures that they understand their role in protecting and preserving our natural resources for generations to come, said Reiter.

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Keep PA Beautiful Welcomes Schuylkill Keep It Pretty As New Local Affiliate

PA Environment Daily

Schuylkill Keep It Pretty is supported by the Schuylkill County Commissioners and is in partnership with the Schuylkill Office of Solid Waste & Recycling. The insights gained will be instrumental in shaping a local plan aimed at transforming attitudes and behaviors around litter, recycling, beautification, and related issues.

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Penn State Extension Hosts Dec. 9 Webinar On PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Land-Applied Biosolids - Research Update And Discussion

PA Environment Daily

This session offers participants the opportunity to engage in an open discussion, pose questions, and share perspectives on pressing needs and concerns—such as resources, education, monitoring, and management—related to PFAS in agriculture. Visit the Penn State Extension webpage to learn more about many other educational opportunities.

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Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Hosting 2-Part Metals Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series

PA Environment Daily

This webinar showcases Benton Foundry’s green initiatives that have significantly reduced energy consumption and waste. The tour will also feature the Benton Foundry Discovery Center, an exhibit area dedicated to educating customers and the public about the iron casting process and the industries served.

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking Student Leaders For Young Ambassadors Program, Grades 10-12

PA Environment Daily

Other responsibilities include: -- Attending 6 mandatory virtual education sessions; -- Conducting a community assessment and creating a summary presentation; -- Organizing a community cleanup event through Pick Up Pennsylvania and conducting one community education event or activity.

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Protecting Clean Water Together: All Those Plastics You Thought You Couldn't Recycle? Now You Can In Monroe County

PA Environment Daily

The good news is that ALL of those things can now be recycled in the Brodhead watershed! Because now, thanks to The Waste Authority in Monroe County , you can recycle them. You may be used to recycling the basics like office paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and number 1 and 2 plastics. Take the next step.