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Blurring the Lines Between Art and Activism ????

Circle of Blue

In 2007, the Morts founded the Art of Stewardship Foundation, a nonprofit that encourages artists to work with environmental groups to make environmental responsibility a “subconscious” effort. Image courtesy of Greg and Nadine Mort. But it hasn’t always been an easy journey.

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DEP Secretary Negrin Resigns Effective Dec. 8, On Medical Leave; Jessica Shirley Named Interim Acting Secretary

PA Environment Daily

She received her Master's Degree in Public Administration from Penn State (2009) and her Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Political Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2006). Richard Negrin Richard Negrin served as Acting Secretary of DEP from January 17 until he was confirmed by the Senate on June 27.

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A big boost to electric mobility and energy storage as sodium batteries enter production at scale

A Greener Life

In addition, extracting it can be done far more environmentally responsibly than with lithium. In addition, it also avoids geo-political conflicts and the exploitation of workers as the materials Natron require for its production can be procured through a much more reliable US-based domestic supply chain.

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Analysis: Tesla’s Bitcoin about-face is a warning for cryptocurrencies that ignore climate change

A Greener Life

Research shows most consumers are less willing to buy from a company that doesn’t take its environmental responsibilities seriously. John Hawkins is a Senior Lecturer at the Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society and NATSEM, University of Canberra. A company accepting Bitcoin may also risk being shunned by investors.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.13.23

PA Environment Daily

Million Investment To Plant Trees, Buffers, Meadows To Improve Water Quality, Climate Resiliency; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan. 17 [PaEN] -- DCNR Announces $19.4 Million In Grants To Underserved/Distressed Communities, Partnerships To Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization Efforts Across PA; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan.

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12 Legal Tools to Push Climate Preparedness

Law Columbia

Toxic sites – The remediation of contaminated sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and other programs should reflect future flood risk. Architects’ training – The states’ architects licensing boards should require architects to take continuing education courses on climate risks.

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France is an Example of How Not to do Residential Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Greenbuilding Law

possibly better than anything from the Ancien Régime , that was the social and political system in the Kingdom of France beginning in the 15th century), after 2020, the “real” power consumption of a building is no longer a consideration in DPE. In the finest example of French bureaucracy (.