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Confronting the Effects of Coastal Climate Change

Academy of Natural Sciences

Environmental science major Kris Freyland sees the effects of climate change up close. The project was one of 10 co-ops funded by the Dean’s Excellence Fund in the College of Arts and Sciences this year, designed to promote student-faculty collaboration. I feel like that is not to be discounted.”.

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Climate Change and Me

Academy of Natural Sciences

The first climate change presentation I saw was back in the 1970s when I was working for the National Weather Service. Murray Mitchell, was the top climate scientist for NWS. While that got the bulk of the publicity, Dr. Mitchell assured us that the warming of the climate would be the biggest problem in the future.

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Academy leads effort to map Philly’s heat and air quality

Academy of Natural Sciences

This summer the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Philadelphia, working with community scientists so that residents have a stronger voice in the planning and implementation of climate change-preparedness strategies. .

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Are Solar Panels Right for You?

Academy of Natural Sciences

April is Earth Month, a time when many are considering how they can make changes to their homes and their lives to be more sustainable. When Academy of Natural Sciences members Chris and Alysia Fostek saw that their first energy bill for their then-new home was more than $500, they knew there had to be a better, greener way.

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Preparing for a Warmer Wetter Philadelphia

Academy of Natural Sciences

While we are still measuring the full cooling effect the planters have on the block level, the project has expanded, and 100 residents received planters throughout five blocks in the Hunting Park neighborhood. Thursday, July 29. The event is free and available on Zoom. To register, visit the Academy Town Square page here.

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Create a Water-Wise Garden

Academy of Natural Sciences

But as our climate changes toward unpredictability and green spaces decrease as human-made infrastructure increases, our precious water resources become more important — and more burdened — than ever. Gardeners also come in all shapes and sizes. Mary Alice Hartsock/ANS. Sprinkle some mulch.

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Effecting Change with a Fulbright Fellowship

Academy of Natural Sciences

When Chatman was in elementary school, they were deeply invested in science and even placed as the school representative for the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle initiative. However, aside from conversations around climate change, Chatman didn’t learn much about environmental justice in school. “In