Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Environmental science major Kris Freyland sees the effects of climate change up close. Ecohydrology, the study of the interactions between water and ecosystems, allows the research team to analyze the way the landscape has changed and predict how it might continue to erode in the future. .

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Climate Change Sea Level Environmental Science Conservation 86

Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 21, 2021

The first climate change presentation I saw was back in the 1970s when I was working for the National Weather Service. Murray Mitchell, was the top climate scientist for NWS. While that got the bulk of the publicity, Dr. Mitchell assured us that the warming of the climate would be the biggest problem in the future.

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Climate Change Sea Level Climate Scientist Ocean 130

Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 26, 2022

This summer the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Philadelphia, working with community scientists so that residents have a stronger voice in the planning and implementation of climate change-preparedness strategies. .

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Air Pollution Climate Change Natural Sciences Cooling 88

Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 18, 2024

April is Earth Month, a time when many are considering how they can make changes to their homes and their lives to be more sustainable. When Academy of Natural Sciences members Chris and Alysia Fostek saw that their first energy bill for their then-new home was more than $500, they knew there had to be a better, greener way.

Natural Sciences 52

Natural Sciences Cooling Environmental Protection Electricity 52

Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 27, 2021

While we are still measuring the full cooling effect the planters have on the block level, the project has expanded, and 100 residents received planters throughout five blocks in the Hunting Park neighborhood. Thursday, July 29. The event is free and available on Zoom. To register, visit the Academy Town Square page here.

Cooling 111

Cooling Climate Change 2018 Environmental Science 111

Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 1, 2022

For Akilah Chatman, a Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES) graduate from Drexel University, every day was a new adventure: climbing waterfalls, jumping from cliffs, exploring rainforests, befriending frogs and lizards, inspecting flora, gardening with their mother and so much more.

Environmental Science 52

Environmental Science Rainforest Cooling Recycling 52

Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 6, 2023

As we prepare for another exciting City Nature Challenge this year, the Academy reached out to Etienne Falquet, a Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science student co-op who is very active on iNaturalist , to learn more about this digital network of nature lovers and why we should get involved!

Environmental Science 89

Environmental Science Cooling Natural Sciences Technology 89