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University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport

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The project is one of the largest solar projects in Western Pennsylvania, with about 55,000 solar panels generating electricity. Department of State and strong advocate for the importance of clean energy cooperation at the local, state, federal and global levels, is also touring the new facility later that day.

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US Dept. Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia

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Green Woods’ commitment extends beyond the classroom by embracing renewable energy sources with on-campus solar panels, tree-planting initiatives, LED lights, and energy-efficient appliances. Green Woods installed ultraviolet germicidal lamp technology on the campus rooftop HVAC units to reduce bacteria, mold, and pathogens.

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Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition: Rehabilitated Passive Mine Drainage Treatment System Providing Clean Water To Moraine State Park Lake; What's Limnology?

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Barkley Road System Each year, more than one million boaters, picnickers, hikers, bikers, horseback riders, cabin renters, and swimmers visit the 16,725-acre Moraine State Park , yet never realize that many people helped restore the park from prior coal mining and oil and gas drilling practices. Students sampled the water for pH and iron.

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Rodale Institute Launches Online Course For Regenerative Organic Agriculture Consumers

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Berks County-based Rodale Institute , the global leader of regenerative organic agriculture, has launched “ Being a Regenerative Consumer ,” a new educational course for anyone interested in learning the basics about farming, food, and the future of our health, as part of their Virtual Campus. Like them on Facebook.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

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4-6 Chesapeake Watershed Forum [PaEN] -- Erie Times: 650 New Trees Take Root In Erie’s Downtown, On Mercyhurst Campus On Arbor Day -- Scranton Times: Lackawanna River Conservation Assn. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Springton Manor Farm, Glenmoore.

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Stroud Water Research Center Partner Hillendale Elementary School Awarded U.S. Green Ribbon School Award For Environmental Education, Sustainability In Chester County

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In addition to conserving energy, offering wellness activities, modeling environmentally friendly stormwater management, planting a forest and a pollinator meadow, and installing educational signage on its campus, the school is among several in the region to participate in a project led by the Stroud Center to enhance outdoor learning spaces.

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Bucknell University Dedicates 1.76 MW Solar Energy Facility In Union County

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The article first appeared in The Bucknellian on October 7, 2022 -- Bucknell University is known for many things—stellar academics, superb facilities and superior athletics, but one aspect of the college that is increasing in size and scope is the campus’ focus on green and renewable energy. Reprinted from The Bucknellian.)