PA Environment Daily

APRIL 1, 2024

Birders are invited to join the Blitz by forming a team, raising funds, and competing in either the “cumulative count” or “big day” categories to document birds during nesting season. This is in addition to our traditional “Big Day Count” category. Posted: April 1, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Students in grades 5 to 12 may submit one or more entries in these categories-- -- Visual Arts: all visual mediums accepted - drawings, paintings, collages, etc. -- Language Arts: write a 500 word (or less) essay, poem or other written expression -- Video: 90 seconds or less. Click Here for all the details on submitting entries.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 6, 2023

Scientific evidence is clear that climate change is affecting winter storms, making extreme events happen more frequently. Count of extreme events in Yolo and Sacramento counties from Sept 2011 to July 2019. In other words, does experiencing extreme events change how people feel about the need for more adaptive water projects?

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The Symposium is an annual event to give students the opportunity to showcase their environmental projects, research, service projects, internships and artwork. This year was the 15th year that Westminster College has hosted the event. For each category a winner and honorable mention were selected by a team of judges.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

There are seven nomination categories. For more information on programs, initiatives, resources and other upcoming events, visit the PA Association of Environmental Educators website. Click Here for all the details. Click Here to sign up for the PAEE newsletter (bottom of page, left).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 24, 2023

The Keystone Trails Association’s new Trail Academy series features educational webinars and in-person training events to maintain safer trails, develop wiser hikers, and create happier forests. Events are hosted by Keystone Trails Association (KTA) staff members, outdoor industry leaders, conservation experts, and/or members of KTA.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

Open to the public, this contest has categories for adults 18 and over and youth 17 or younger. Prizes in the adult category include cash and passes to Longwood Gardens , while prizes in the youth category include Dairy Queen gift cards and field guides.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

The contest allows professional and amateurs alike to vie for supremacy in a variety of categories, capturing all that is special and the memories that are made in our state parks and forests. The contest categories include: Water is Life; Caught In The Rain; Raindrop to River; Reflections; Forests; and Young Photographers - ages 12 to 17.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 17, 2023

Vote For People's Choice In addition to the winning images, 12 Honorable Mentions were selected by the judges to be voted on by the public to select three People’s Choice Winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in that category. For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership website.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2023

For more information on programs, initiatives, workshops and other special events, visit the PA Association of Environmental Professionals website. Visit the Karl Mason and Walter Lyon Awards webpage for more background on the awards and past winners. Click Here to sign up for regular updates on PAEP activities or Like them on Facebook.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through Grade 12). For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar. Entries will be judged on six criteria; 1. anti-litter message, 2. originality, 3.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 6, 2022

Aspects of many of these events reflect broader trends in how extreme events are changing as our climate warms. And the risks from extreme events can cascade as they affect critical infrastructure. And, of course, the fires. They grow ever larger and affect everything from majestic sequoias to tiny babies.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Proposed activities must fit within one of the four eligible categories: 1) Education & Outreach, 2) Wayfinding & Signage, 3) Trail Improvement, and 4) Special Purpose Trail Study. Detailed descriptions of these categories are available on the grant program webpage. Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Monetary prizes up to $500 are awarded in two categories—Students and Adults. Registered clean-up events are eligible for FREE work gloves, safety vests and trash bags courtesy of PennDOT and DEP while supplies last from March 1 through May 31. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar. Click Here to support their work.

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Major sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics always claim that their next event will be the greenest ever as institutions like the IOC and FIFA are held accountable for their emissions. Still, the reality is that how green events are, very much depends on how emissions are calculated. .

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 4, 2023

A top prize of $500 will be awarded in each of two categories: adult and student (through Grade 12). For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar. Click Here for all the details. Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The Symposium is an annual event providing students the opportunity to showcase their environmental projects, research, internships and artwork. For each category a winner and honorable mention were selected by a team of judges and a Video Viewer’s Choice Award was given based upon the number of views, likes, and comments.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 4, 2024

Not only did he track down and aggregate production numbers for ninety fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers, he also traced this information through global geopolitical events, like the fall of the Soviet Union, and corporate shakeups like the dissolution of Standard Oil in the early 20 th century and the merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Contestants (amateur photographers only) will be divided into two categories—students (through 12th Grade) and adults. For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar. Click Here to support their work.

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Breezometer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Both indexes use color-coded categories, and each category is identified by a simple informative descriptor. Both the US AQI & Nowcast are divided into six categories. Each category also has a specific color. It uses the past 12 hours of PM measurements in micrograms per cubic meter. For PM 2.5, PM 10, and O3.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 31, 2021

Hurricane Nora hits Mexico as a Category 1 storm. Why it matters: Extreme rain events are becoming heavier and more frequent in wetter areas like Detroit. Hurricane Nora hit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, over the weekend as a Category 1 storm. Brazil is steadily losing its surface water, a recent survey found. 60 MPH (95 KPH).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 24, 2023

While the event was indeed historic, the types of failures in the US fossil-heavy power system that occurred during the storm weren’t new. Then I’ll go back to some past events to show that we’ve been in similar situations before—and that there’s more we can do to lower the risk that they will happen again. million, and a total of 6.35

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

PRC experienced an enthusiastic response from residents across the Commonwealth participating in the competition, which divided entries into student and adult categories. For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Resources Council website. Click Here for PRC’s Events Calendar.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 27, 2021

These stunning photos were presented to a select group of judges who based their decisions on adherence to the category theme, composition, and quality. This year’s categories included Treasured River Towns, Treasured Landscapes, Susquehanna Adventures, and Wildlife. Attendees will enjoy access to the gallery while experiencing a 1.5-hour

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2021

The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers to capture striking nature photos in five categories: landscape, wildlife, macro, water, and a youth category for photographers under age 18. Photo: winner of the Landscape category in 2020 by Jeffrey Sidle.) Click Here for all the entry details.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

3 during periods of startup and shutdown cannot be sufficiently tied to particular, specific categories of affected sources to ensure the work practices serve to limit emissions from the particular category and are practically enforceable.” Communications include firm news, insights, and events. After noting that LAC 33:III.2201.K

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Awards Chair Brad Isles presented first-place awards to 18 winners across a total of eight Core Award and 20 Specialty Award categories. Overall, 39 members submitted a total of 347 entries across a combined 225 categories. Click Here to see all the award winners and related video. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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HumanNature

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ha s one of these “ billion-dollar events ” about every three weeks [4,5]. ha s one of these “ billion-dollar events ” about every three weeks [4,5]. Climate change is affecting extreme weather as well, but its impact depends on the type of extreme weather event. In 2023, the U.S. In 2023, the U.S. Science Advances , 6 (1).

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 8, 2024

Proposed activities must fit within one of the three eligible categories: 1) Education & Outreach, 2) Wayfinding & Signage, and 3) Trail or Access Site Improvement. Detailed descriptions of these categories are available on the grant landing page at the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The entries were divided into student and adult categories, judging was conducted and following are the results. Student Winners In the student category, the winner of the $500 first place prize is Madeline Whited of Lancaster, a 17-yr. Adult Winners The winner of the $500 first place prize in the adult category was Lynn Armel of Erie.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 8, 2024

The banquet will recognize individuals and programs that have demonstrated outstanding dedication to stewardship across 10 different categories. “We The event promises an evening of celebration and appreciation for the hard work and commitment of volunteers within Pennsylvania's parks and forests.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Visit the Foundation’s Facebook Photo Albums page and vote for the best photo in six different categories-- Young Photographers, Forests, Reflections, Raindrop To River, Caught In The Rain, and Water Is Life.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 16, 2022

It outlines three spending categories for the $4 billion. Earlier this month, Death Valley in California experienced record rain and flooding – an event which the National Weather Service characterized as an “extremely rare, 1000-year event.” The first option is to pay water users not to divert water.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2022

Entries were presented to a select group of judges where they based their decisions on adherence to the category theme, composition, and quality. This year’s categories included Treasured River Towns, Treasured Landscapes, Susquehanna Adventures, and Wildlife. “If Click Here to support their work.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The contest invited local photographers to capture striking nature photos from the Upper Delaware River region in five categories: landscape, wildlife, macro, water, and a youth category for photographers under age 18. at 210 Broad Street, Milford.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 6, 2023

The categories for 2023 are related to PPFF’s 2023 theme of “Reflections” and are a direct outgrowth of last year’s photo contest! Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. The deadline for entries is September 30.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The theme of this year’s contest was “Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife” which invited photographers to capture striking nature photos in five categories: landscape, wildlife, macro, water, and the Van Scott Nature Reserve (new this year), plus a youth category for photographers under age 18.

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