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Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17

PA Environment Daily

Allegheny College in Crawford County will host the Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2022), June 16–17, 2022. This year's symposium focuses on "Educating the Sustainability Leaders of the Future" and will contribute to development of this fast-growing field.

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Mural Brings Watershed Daydreams to Life

Academy of Natural Sciences

Philadelphia artist Miriam Singer designed the visionary scene as part of the Global Philadelphia Association’s campaign to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

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DOE Recognizes Allegheny College For Energy Savings As A Better Buildings Challenge Partner

PA Environment Daily

The College’s top ranked environmental science and sustainability major engages students in interdisciplinary research and ignites their passions for making the world more equitable, just and sustainable. Visit Allegheny College’s Sustainability webpage to learn more. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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Tracing the footprints of contaminants in water environment through the application of stable isotopic systematics

Environmental News Bits

Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 40, 100559. link] Abstract Contamination of freshwater resources is a major challenge in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals proposed for the future wellbeing of the world.

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New Associate Editor: Zhiyong “Jason” Ren

Water Research & Technology

We are delighted to announce that Jason Ren (Princeton University, USA) is joining the Associate Editor team for Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. Jason is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University, USA. Jason has been an Editorial Board member of the journal since 2018.

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Women Voices on Climate Change, Part 2

Academy of Natural Sciences

I see more cities incentivizing sustainable development. While we have an immense amount of work to do, I see more businesses making an effort to do their part in reducing their carbon footprint. And, most importantly, I see young adults demanding a better future for themselves than the one that was created for them.

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Building a More Resilient, Just City

Academy of Natural Sciences

Citywide policies and regulations for sustainable development — especially development in the floodplain — and flood mitigation solutions will require coordination with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, License and Inspections, the Department of Public Property, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department and more.