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Why Energy Conservation Will Remain Crucial

Legal Planet

But energy conservation is important for reasons that go beyond the direct effect on emissions. Before I get to the reasons, I need to explain what I mean by energy conservation and why it’s different than energy efficiency. The idea of energy conservation is simple: reduce the total amount of energy you’re using.

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Brandywine Conservancy Announces Co-Directors, Staff Changes

PA Environment Daily

Following the recent departure of the Brandywine Conservancy's director, Ellen Ferretti, Associate Directors Stephanie Armpriester and Grant DeCosta were promoted to Acting Co-Directors of the organization based in Delaware County. Julia was also involved in the creation of the Brandywine Creek Water Trail with Conservancy staff.

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Allegheny College Receives $1.25 Million Mellon Foundation Grant To Establish Watershed Conservation Research Center

PA Environment Daily

The Richard King Mellon Foundation is a longtime and generous supporter of Allegheny College, and we are very grateful for the foundation’s vision in providing this funding to create the Watershed Conservation Research Center,” Allegheny College President Hilary L. Allegheny College in Crawford County has received a $1.25

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NOAA Grant To Chesapeake Bay Foundation Will Boost Environmental Education In Harrisburg Region Intermediate Unit

PA Environment Daily

The NOAA grant will train teachers and bring together local entities like libraries, Trout Unlimited chapters, conservation districts, and others to provide Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) that are difficult for school districts to implement on their own.

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Crafting Scientific Leaders and Community this Summer Through DESLA

Academy of Natural Sciences

Here we learn about climate change, sea rise, forest fires, community science, migration and local biodiversity. “We’ve gathered every summer for the past 10 years to explore the ecology and conservation of this amazing place along the mid-Atlantic coast,” says Ron Smith, director of the DESLA programs.

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Educators Announce 2024 Award Winners

PA Environment Daily

She holds a BS in Biology from James Madison University, an MS in Public Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology, and is currently working toward a M.Ed. Acker became fascinated by French Creek as a nontraditional adult student at Allegheny College where she graduated with honors with a BS in Environmental Science.

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US Dept. Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

Green Woods installed ultraviolet germicidal lamp technology on the campus rooftop HVAC units to reduce bacteria, mold, and pathogens. The school focuses on hands-on learning, field studies in collaboration with a local arboretum and environmental center, and applying knowledge gained in the classroom to community-based service projects.