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Energy Storage Can Help People with Disabilities Through Extreme Weather Events 

Union of Concerned Scientists

This blog post was first published on Utility Dive on March 6, 2023. During climate disasters and extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, or winter storms, people with underlying health conditions and disabilities face global mortality rates that are four times higher than those without disabilities.

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Sustainable Finance 101: The Impact of Climate Change on Your Money

Enviromental Defense

In part one of this series we introduced you to the huge role that the Canadian financial sector plays in exacerbating the climate crisis. Climate change could have some very significant negative impacts on the Canadian economy, and therefore your money. In this blog, we’ll discuss how climate change poses a risk to finance.

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Danger Season Heat Is on–It’s Past Time to Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

When I think about summer, I think of the carefree days I spent playing kickball, kick-the-can, and tag with the kids in my neighborhood. And after cursing into my coffee morning, I started writing this blog post. Make big national investments for climate action and resilience. Without electricity, our home reached 87°F.

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Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, Penguin Court Recognize PA Pollinator Photo Challenge Winners

PA Environment Daily

This family-friendly program is designed to educate and engage participants in resource protection and included activities for children, a presentation about native bees, information on climate change and its impact on the region, garden tours, monarch butterfly tagging, plein air artists, and the opportunity to work on a small mural.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 8.13.21

PA Environment Daily

2021 Virtual Watershed Congress In Southeast PA [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Pollution Warning For Friday, August 13 In Southeastern PA Counties -- DEP: Notice Of Sept. 2021 Virtual Watershed Congress In Southeast PA [PaEN] -- DEP: Issues Air Pollution Warning For Friday, August 13 In Southeastern PA Counties -- DEP: Notice Of Sept.

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PA Environment Digest: Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

12 Workshop On Adapting Stormwater Management Practices In A Changing Climate [PaEN] -- Registration Open! 18 Making Riparian Buffers Work In Your Community Program [PaEN] -- PA Sustainable Agriculture: Listening Session - Siting & Design For Farm-Based Solar Energy Facilities Aug.

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August 16 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

12 Workshop On Adapting Stormwater Management Practices In A Changing Climate Register Now! 12 Workshop On Adapting Stormwater Management Practices In A Changing Climate Register Now! PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues. Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Water Education Summit Sept.

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