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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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State and Local Governments Across the Country are Sidelining Science. Here’s What’s Needed

Union of Concerned Scientists

According to analyses by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, 12 states’ whistleblower laws do not protect state employees who disclose dangers to health, public safety, or the environment, while a staggering 41 states do not protect state employees who disclose violations of ethics rules.

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The Supreme Court Has Unleashed a New Tool to Hamstring Federal Agencies. Congress Must Act.

Union of Concerned Scientists

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision the US Supreme Court handed down in June curtailed strategies EPA can use to slow climate change, but its problematic implications stretch far beyond greenhouse gas reduction.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Recommendations to improve new scientific integrity policies A process President Biden launched during his first week in office aims to ensure all agencies adopt scientific integrity policies that prohibit improper political interference in scientific research and prevent the suppression or distortion of scientific information.

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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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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Recommendations to improve new scientific integrity policies A process President Biden launched during his first week in office aims to ensure all agencies adopt scientific integrity policies that prohibit improper political interference in scientific research and prevent the suppression or distortion of scientific information.

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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.