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PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebrations Honor 7 Pennsylvanians For Fighting Climate Change, Industrial Pollution

PA Environment Daily

PennFuture celebrated 25 years of fighting climate change and industrial pollution by holding anniversary celebrations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to honor seven Pennsylvanians for their contributions to restoring and protecting the environment. He retired in January 2024.

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Researchers and publishers respond to new UK open-access policy

Physics World

They say that all scientific publica­tions resulting from research funded by them must be published in “com­pliant” open-access journals or on open-access platforms. Traditionally, scholarly publish­ing has been free for authors, with publishers charging libraries journal subscription fees.

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White House To Nominate PA Native David Applegate As Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

PA Environment Daily

David is currently the Associate Director for Natural Hazards, exercising the delegated authority of the Director. Geological Survey is essential to helping provide and strengthen the scientific integrity of our agency’s work,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. Geological Survey (USGS). David previously served with the U.S.

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Honoring the Silvermans: Creating a Passionate Community For the Love of All Living Things 

Academy of Natural Sciences

Art and Carol’s generous support in large and small ways also allows Academy staff to share their passion for animals in the spirit of Cheryl Beth.” “I This year, we are excited to share in our love of birds with the American Bird Association. I’m really grateful to be a part of such a great group of people. “I’m

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Asks PA Supreme Court To Reverse A Commonwealth Court Decision Saying West Chester Stormwater Fee Is A Tax

PA Environment Daily

Corbett signed into law changes to the state Municipal Authorities Act which allowed certain local governments to form stormwater authorities. Corbett signed into law changes to the state Municipal Authorities Act which allowed certain local governments to form stormwater authorities. In 2013, then Gov.

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Industry’s Newest Tactics to Undermine EPA Science

Union of Concerned Scientists

The EPA previously released their updated scientific integrity policy for public comment, and many groups, including the Union of Concerned Scientists , weighed in to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a policy designed to protect scientists and their work from political interference. I need a moment to scream.

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Common household sounds are stressing out our pets, but little research has been put into giving them a happier life

Frontiers

Now, one of its authors, Dr Emma K Grigg of University of California, Davis, writes about another less-discussed issue: how little effort is being put into better understanding our pets. Her first book, The Science Behind a Happy Dog , was published in June 2017. Owners laughing during distress.

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