Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 12, 2021

Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University have partnered with the City of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and other local organizations to create a new and unique collaboration to develop ways to make the Philadelphia region more climate resilient.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MAY 9, 2022

Lately, there has been a lot of talk all over the world about the birds and the bees — that is, how they are impacted by the environmentally devastating effects of climate change and how humans play a role in this process. I am interested in using artwork in outreach to teach environmental science topics to students and families.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Drexel University, in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University , has launched a new platform, The Environmental Collaboratory , focused on climate change, environmental justice and human wellbeing. Glenmede oversees $43.5

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Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University recently launched the Museum Innovation Fund to provide seed funding to Drexel faculty and students for projects that promote conception and rapid prototyping of innovative approaches to museum learning and engagement. Exploring Global Climate Change and Advocacy through Film.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 12, 2023

Student Program is the world’s largest and most diverse international educational exchange program. This work is important because climate change effects coastal ecosystems. Founded on the idea of equal exchange between countries and cultures, the Fulbright U.S.

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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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Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It meanders past the Academy of Natural Sciences on its way to the Fairmount Waterworks. Climate change and other factors are bringing those conditions closer to home no matter where you live, be it America’s West or Philadelphia’s heart.” . Is this the dream of an Academy scientist?

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As they move through the sky and land on tree branches, telephone wires and roof eaves, they provide a momentary sense of delight — an accessible way for everyone to connect with the natural world, even in highly urbanized areas such as Philadelphia. A new exhibition opening Saturday, Feb. a Field Guides birding tour leader.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In an era demanding environmental action and equity, students are advancing community-centered climate solutions through collaborative research, education, civic engagement and public programming. Drexel continues to offer opportunities for students, faculty and staff to get involved in climate action. Led by youth, for youth.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 13, 2023

As the oldest natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere, the Academy of Natural Sciences’ affiliation with Drexel University is a relatively new part of its history — the partnership was formed in 2011, nearly 200 years after its 1812 founding. David Velinsky standing on site at Barnegat Bay with a core barrel.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2023

Furnari in recognition of his significant contributions advancing sustainability through his expertise, leadership, and remarkable ability to forge partnerships and promote collaborative solutions to challenges in the water and energy sectors in the Delaware River Basin. -- Dr. Ruth Patrick Excellence in Education Award: The Nurture Nature Center for (..)

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 30, 2021

These rare storms are expected to become more frequent with climate change as a warmer atmosphere can hold (and during storms release!) While increased infrastructure flooding is a major concern in urban areas, riverine and coastal flooding are also exacerbated by development and likely to be amplified by climate change.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 8, 2021

1, members had the chance to experience Academy science alongside our extraordinary curators, collection managers, researchers, educators and animal ambassadors. They also learned how human efforts can help our communities adapt to climate change with hands-on demonstrations of stormwater and heat. On Friday, Oct.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 20, 2021

After Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences signed an historic affiliation on Oct. One of the most visible and exemplary examples of the Drexel-Academy partnership is the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES), which was spun off of Drexel’s Biology Department in 2012 with newly redesigned curricula.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the months ahead, new exhibitions will fill our galleries with exciting opportunities and engaging programs that delve into timely climate change and environmental issues focused on water. Their thin, fragile shells are sensitive to changes in ocean chemistry. Here’s the schedule of temporary exhibits for 2022.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 27, 2021

It also allows for an opportunity to engage residents on the importance of expanding the tree canopy coverage and tree education, using the structures as one example of how shaded areas can help folks cool off. This project, however, does more than just bring beautiful planters to the neighborhood. Thursday, July 29.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 28, 2022

The goal was to give students a sense of agency in figuring out how to address climate change through communication,” says Kalina, who is also an award-winning documentary producer and director. One student, Lauren Jackson, says that the class inspired her to pursue a career in environmental documentary filmmaking.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 28, 2021

graduate research associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences and PhD candidate at Drexel, has been researching different fire characteristics and its effect on ecosystems in many places, including the Pine Barrens. By Brigette Brown, a librarian, freelance editor and science writer in Philadelphia. Stephen Mason Jr.,

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Academy of Natural Sciences

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Extracting raw materials to make a new product creates pollution, uses energy and produces emissions that contribute to climate change. Sales from the local Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles support the African People’s Education and Defense Fund. First try to reduce new purchases, and then find ways to reuse old items.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 1, 2022

Akilah has made so many choices over the course of their education to create their own path and pursue what they wanted to learn in creative and impactful ways that build connection across their communities — and that is a big part of the ethos of Fulbright.”. The Future of Environmental Education.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a disjunct species (found in populations separated geographically), it is essential to keep a pulse on their distribution and abundance, as the threats to the survival of these amphibians are many — pesticides from runoff, invasive species, habitat loss and fragmentation and climate change.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Ramon Torres/ANS The Academy is working hard to collaborate with different communities and organizations across the city to spark change at any level — whether through supporting local gardens and nature education, tracking heat inequity in city neighborhoods or collecting plastic waste from our nearby waterways.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 16, 2022

These experiences resulted in the first comprehensive adaptation plan for the country to address the measures, preparedness and response to increased flooding, fire and other consequences of climate change for the country. I love that energy. Q: What have you been working on as your first steps?

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 18, 2022

As a permanent observer to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change’s annual Conference of Parties (COP), Drexel sent a delegation of students, faculty and professional staff to Glasgow for the COP26 conference. Goal #4: Engage the Community Through Public-Facing Climate and Sustainability Programming.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The more we know, the better we can understand local and visiting birds and the challenges they face from weather, loss of habitat, climate change, predation and collisions. Set up a feeder and join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Project FeederWatch. Learn more about spring migration at BirdCast. Have an unknown visitor?

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Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Unfortunately, due to a century of human impact — habitat loss, overharvest and now climate change — their population is unstable and much lower than historic levels.” ” Habitat loss, overharvesting and climate change all impact horseshoe crab spawning, and many do not make it.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more we know, the better we can understand local and visiting birds and the challenges they face from harsh weather, loss of habitat, climate change, predation and collisions. Visit our Small Action Spark Big Changes webpage for more information and resources on how to create a bird-friendly habitat in your own backyard.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

All migratory bird images were provided by Visual Resources for Ornithology (VIREO) , the worldwide bird photograph collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences. Canada goose, Branta canadensis © A. Morris/VIREO. Tell us more about the real wonders of bird migration.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 4, 2024

Some of his most recent research focused on the extreme temperature tolerance of army ants and how they may be able to inform animal responses to climate change. I help keep things grounded in solid science (which is so very important). HOW DID THE TEAM PREPARE FOR THE ANT SCENES?

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2022

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Pollinator Garden Newsletter - Garden Of Merit Kathy McClure Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Posted: June 5, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 3, 2022

Climate Change Makes Them More Prolific, Intense [PaEN] -- 15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 At The No. Climate Change Makes Them More Prolific, Intense [PaEN] -- 15th Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival July 10 At The No. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Roland Wall , leader of the Patrick Center for Environmental Research at the Academy of Natural Science’s work on the DRWI and one of the original planners of the project, will outline how the DRWI has progressed and grown. In the past 24 years, Wall has worked in a variety of positions for the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2022

Steele, Executive Director Evangelical Environmental Network Urges Communities To Educate Themselves On Dangers Of Ethylene Oxide Emissions; 2 PA Communities Affected; Aug. Mann, Climate Scientist & Author, With 2022 Stroud Award For Freshwater Excellence Pennsylvania Eligible To Apply For Its 2nd $244.9

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2022

She has been organizing in climate work since 2019 when she founded the Philadelphia Youth Climate Movement at the age of 16. She has been driven because of the effects of climate change in her family home of Bangladesh which has been greatly affected by climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2023

Delaware River Watershed Forum Accepting Presentation Proposals Thru May 12 -- WHYY: Climate Change Could Impact The Philly Region’s Water Supply, New Storage Options May Help -- Schuylkill Action Network Spring Connections Newsletter: Mine Drainage; Pathogens & Point Sources; Agriculture; Stormwater; Stewardship, More !

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. Martin Grow As A Company Public Participation -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee Meets Feb. National- $3.28

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