Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

438) Local government (438) Public lands (54) National parks & forests (45) State government (182) U.S. Website Powered by WordPress.com.

Recycling

Frontiers

APRIL 6, 2023

To celebrate Earth Day later this month, we are highlighting the top Research Topics about how we might invest in the planet we live on. Nature-based flood risk management 17 articles | 49,000 views Developing natural and nature-based features to combine coastal engineering and ecosystem benefits. With more than 1.1

Earth Day

Acoel

APRIL 1, 2022

Earthx2022 is a four-day Earth Day celebration in Dallas, assembling and connecting citizens, educators, businesses, NGO’s and global leaders to explore sustainable solutions for today’s most pressing challenges. The EarthxLaw Symposium will open with remarks from EPA General Counsel Jeffrey Prieto.

Law

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 27, 2024

Since the first Earth Day, there have been a series of evolutions in sustainability thinking. Read the full story at Fast Company. We are due for the next one.

Sustainable Development

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Dernbach , emeritus professor, a leading advocate for sustainable development, received the American Bar Association’s 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award in Environmental Law and Policy for his groundbreaking contributions to environmental protection. “At progress on sustainable development since the 1992 Earth Summit.

Law

Acoel

MAY 1, 2023

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Amy Edwards As we celebrate the 54 th anniversary of Earth Day, it is hard to imagine where we will be 54 years from now. Congress to enact legislation to enact measures for climate adaptation and mitigation, the just transition to net zero, and sustainable development. And what about PFAS?

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

All-State Fishing Team -- Environmental Justice Champion In PA: Veronica Coptis, Center For Coalfield Justice -- Registration Open For Schuylkill Sojourn June 17-24; Sojourn Steward, Sojourn Diversity, First-Time Sojourner Scholarships Available [PaEN] -- DCNR Bureau Of State Parks Offers Special Environmental Education Activities For Earth Day In (..)

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2022

-- PA Council Of Trout Unlimited Accepting Applications For Trout In The Classroom Funding [PaEN] -- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Eels In The Classroom Program Partners With Schools To Release American Eels [PaEN] -- DCNR Bureau Of State Parks Offers Special Environmental Education Activities For Earth Day In April [PaEN] -- WITF Smart Talk Monday (..)

Earth Day

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Elsewhere, there are other significant commitments to fulfil: to put an end to Chile’s “ sacrifice zones ”, areas of the country impaired by chronic socio-environmental and economic problems; to create a state company to regulate the extraction and use of lithium, and to promote a new model of sustainable development.

Government

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

DOE Awards Grant For Pittsburgh Hill District Project To Develop Renewable Energy Plan Focused On Vacant Lots PennDOT Hosts April 27 Teleconference On State Plan For National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium On Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17 PA Interfaith Power & Light, (..)

Earth Day

Frontiers

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Scientific research in these interconnected areas is essential for earth science to guide sustainable development. Launched by the Frontiers Research Foundation on Earth Day 2022, the prize aims to mobilize nations and the global community of scientists conducting research on earth system science.

2023

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

As we celebrate Earth Day with a focus on the importance of investing in our environment, I’m delighted to showcase Reading’s leadership by example.” “My Fifty-three entities, representing approximately 380 municipalities statewide, have participated in the DEP Local Climate Action Program , now in its third year.

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2022

As we celebrate Earth Day with a focus on the importance of investing in our environment, I’m delighted to showcase Reading’s leadership by example.” “My Fifty-three entities, representing approximately 380 municipalities statewide, have participated in the DEP Local Climate Action Program , now in its third year.

Earth Day

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2022

Mehaffie Proposing Bill To Use RGGI Proceeds To Support Development Of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors -- Comcast Signs Agreement To Purchase 250 MW Of Solar Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal [PaEN] -- WESA: Pittsburgh Hill District Gets Federal Money To Develop Renewable Energy Plan Focused On Vacant Lots -- Allegheny College To Host Fifth (..)

Natural Gas

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Executive Order 14072 , announced on this year’s Earth Day, directed agencies “to identify key opportunities for greater deployment of nature-based solutions across the Federal Government, including through potential policy, guidance, and program changes.” The United States has also been active.

Deforestation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Envirothon Team Partners With Izaak Walton League To Plant Trees For Earth Day; Wins Greene County Envirothon -- Honesdale H.S. Team Wins Pike/Wayne County Envirothon, Represents Wayne County; Wallenpaupack H.S.

Conservation