PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Each year, PASA Sustainable Agriculture honors farmer, community, and business leaders who serve as examples for advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration. Click Here to sign up for regular updates. Click Here to become a member.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

The lack of nourishing food for my community, increased access to nutritional information, and access to land are the main reasons I personally wanted to start farming. Every sector of agriculture has been purposefully constructed to exclude and silence communities of color. However, the land I am farming on is not climate-stable.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Penn State's Earth and Environmental Systems Institute will host another in its series of EarthTalks January 22 on Building SURE (Sustainable And Resilient) Communities starting at 4:00 p.m. According to Obonyo, buildings play a crucial role in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The TPNW is a broad coalition of nation states committed to building that framework through changing attitudes toward and the culture around nuclear weapons; currently, there are 93 signatories and 69 states parties. The TPNW should act as both a forum and a tool for those countries and communities who have been harmed.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

It promised sustainable and responsible travel to make people aware and do good for the environment. It garnered praise for raising environmental awareness , sensitizing the next generation , showcasing marginalized communities , preserving endangered cultures , and safeguarding wildlife.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 9, 2021

Now an activist, she campaigns for Indigenous rights — and the water to sustain them. In my community, we view the river as a mother, having personhood, a living entity. It wasn’t just about protecting the water: it’s the people, it’s the land, and their cultures.”. “It Photo © iPhone Photography / Wikimedia Commons.

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These intertidal structures—where the land and sea meet during low and high tides—are vital to maintaining healthy waters and sustainable food systems. He channels his passion as an ocean scientist into creating opportunities for students, including those from Indigenous communities, to pursue careers addressing critical climate challenges.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Havidán Rodriguez , stated that, “higher education can and should play a critical role in enhancing our understanding of disaster vulnerability, resiliency, mitigation, response, and recovery, and how to address these issues in order to mitigate the impacts of these events on communities across the world.”

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The PA GreenGov Council and the Penn State Sustainability will host a four-part sustainability webinar series on a variety of topics starting January 12. Specifically, the series supports Checklist efforts under the "Culture" category on Employee and Public Engagement (sections 13 and 14).

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 10, 2021

Vincent’s larger cities–the more technologically developed southern communities of Georgetown, Kingston, and Biabou–are quite different from those on the opposite side of the dry meander. Their culture of collective work and kinship networks are deeply tied to their ability to work the land. The water situation is dire.

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Washington Nature

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Anya Blaney  © Lylianna Allala Lylianna Allala, Climate Justice Director for the City of Seattle, discusses the connection between nature and culture, her work to address environmental inequities, and her vision for a future where marginalized communities can thrive in the face of climate change. © Lylianna Allala In 2017, U.S.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. Requires contracted entities to provide a variety of fresh produce offerings that are locally grown, as seasonally available, and include a focus on culturally important offerings.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 19, 2023

In the last part of this two-part article series, we examined how white culture and white privilege impact the ways in which we engage with communities around sustainability.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 12, 2023

That changed this year with the Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action , which was signed by 134 world leaders. The task of producing enough safe, nutritious, and environmentally sustainable food remains unresolved. That includes transforming our food systems. In the U.S.,

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Capaccio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) provides a roadmap for companies to implement a well-rounded and sustainable approach to their business. One important aspect of company culture is the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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Circle of Blue

MAY 15, 2023

So this is a pretty integral part of Odawa, Ojibwe, Anishinaabe culture,” Donner said. It’s one of many projects to help sustain the whitefish population. That not only means fewer whitefish for tribal members, but less revenue for the tribal communities. “There are creation stories that involve the white fish.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 7, 2022

This will require new strategies by industry and investors for valuing and protecting water, the ecosystem services it provides, and its cultural importance. The newly established International Sustainability Standards Board can play a pivotal role in ensuring the development of such standards. Steps to Water Stewardship.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2023

As environmental degradation and climate change intensify, society increasingly turns to digital technologies to live more sustainably and protect biodiversity and other natural resources, such as land, water, and energy. Digitalization is reshaping environmental governance in profound ways.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Grants are available on a competitive basis for projects that implement the PA Water Trail Program’s eight guiding principles: Partnership, Stewardship, Volunteerism, Education, Conservation, Community Vitality, Diversity, Wellness and Well-being. PEC has administered the PA Water Trail Mini-Grant program since 2017. Follow them on Facebook.

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ESA

JULY 19, 2023

By Carmen Cid, Chair, ESA Diversity Committee Diverse environmental perspectives that integrate social and ecological knowledge are needed to manage today’s complex environmental problems for a sustainable future. This calls for relevant programs and sustained resources to build ESA’s capacity to strengthen Equity and Excellence in Ecology.

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger , I spoke to Barbara about how her research over the years has contributed to nutrition policy and how this relates to providing sustainable diets for all. What can we learn from traditional systems to help sustain us for the future? “We

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Law Columbia

APRIL 19, 2024

Faced with an escalating climate emergency, the global community is increasingly turning to international courts and tribunals for guidance on addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. The submissions underscores the necessity for tailored obligations to address the specific needs of these groups.

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Washington Nature

JULY 25, 2023

an esteemed community leader and environmental advocate, brings his lifelong dedication to protecting and improving Neah Bay's forests and waterways, promoting sustainable practices, and amplifying Native American perspectives to The Nature Conservancy's Board of Trustees. By Anya Blaney Glenn Ellis Jr., © Glenn Ellis Jr.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 11, 2023

Workplaces that prioritize sustainability contribute to more vibrant, equitable communities and support a healthy environment. “We Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We Executive Director of Sustainable Pittsburgh. Executive Director of Sustainability.

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HumanNature

MAY 1, 2024

Yet, within the vibrant community of Fort Collins, Colorado, a quiet revolution is underway. are leading the charge in sustainable fashion. This shift has fueled the rise of the sustainable fashion movement, advocating for ethically produced clothing with minimal environmental impact.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 26, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. OUAIP promotes a variety of practices such as community gardens, outdoor vertical production, greenhouses, indoor farms, hydroponic facilities, and more.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Imagine that you had 4,000 acres of greenspace on which to build a community. You have two options: Create a modern, walkable, dynamic, and sustainable community? Take Action: Tell Ontario to cancel Highway 413 and invest in a sustainable future. Environment and Sustainability. Cultural Heritage.

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Washington Nature

AUGUST 4, 2021

Communities are at the center of the solution Indigenous peoples’ use of fire sustained ecosystems that supported cultural and food resources and helped ensure communities’ safety for millennia. Read the Op-Ed. You are part of the solution.

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ESA

APRIL 1, 2024

Do you know someone who has made positive efforts toward environmental sustainability in the Long Beach, California region? ESA seeks nominations for its annual Regional Policy Award to recognize a local or regional policymaker who has integrated environmental science and policy in initiatives that foster more sustainable communities.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

Bucknell University Center for Sustainability and the Environment will host its 9th Annual Sustainability Symposium April 22-23 as an in-person event at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Union County. He will be discussing “Moving Beyond Sustainability to Regenerative Futures.” This year’s Symposium-- Is it really too late?:

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 6, 2023

Human-caused climate change is redistributing species across the globe, re-ordering ecological communities, and even driving genetic changes in some populations. One review identified 385 culturally important wild species from across the globe.

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Washington Nature

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

As this summer's hazing smokey skies demonstrate, the resulting high-intensity wildfires directly threaten people and communities. Communities that are mostly black, Hispanic or Native American bear the brunt of this impact, experiencing 50 percent greater vulnerability to wildfires compared with other communities.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Scientists across multiple disciplines are working to create revolutionary biocomputers where three-dimensional cultures of brain cells, called brain organoids, serve as biological hardware. Brain organoids are a type of lab-grown cell-culture. Also, whereas most cell cultures are flat, organoids have a three-dimensional structure.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 25, 2022

The Center for Sustainability and the Environment at Bucknell University is now accepting presentation abstracts for the 17th River Symposium to be held November 4-5 at the University. The deadline for submissions is October 16. Visit the Bucknell 17th River Symposium webpage for more information.

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Line 5 directly threatens the Anishinaabeg peoples’ ability to exercise these rights within the ecosystems that sustain them. President (Chief) Whitney Gravelle of the Straits of Mackinac (Bay Mills Indian Community) expressed, “It’s more than just our food and water that’s at stake. pipeline treaty to block Michigan’s shutdown order.

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Washington Nature

JULY 10, 2023

With vast experience as a leader, land steward, and forestry professional, Cody's commitment to land stewardship and sustainability helps preserve the heritage of Washington State's forests for seven future generations. The Colville community is so tight that I had five sets of parents," he said.

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Washington Nature

MARCH 13, 2024

© Doug Reed “The notions of stewardship and sustainability come with the territory if you’ve been around for a while, and they just happen to fit very much hand-in-glove with what has to happen in forests,” Doug explained. “If The notions of stewardship and sustainability were present in my family culture.”

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