Inside Climate News

AUGUST 6, 2022

It’s not just about lung damage: From IQ scores to behavioral problems, researchers chart the effects of exposure to contaminants in utero and in toddlerhood. By Victoria St. Martin For years, researchers have known that air pollution can worsen such respiratory conditions as asthma in children. But a recently released study has shed new light on how exposure to airborne pollutants can also affect the developing brains of the very young.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 6, 2022

An analysis of the 200 largest fossil fuel companies suggests that just 10 shareholders could influence the fate of nearly half of the world's remaining fossil fuels

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

By Kim Anderson, Evangelical Environmental Network This guest essay first appeared on TribLive.com on August 5, 2022 -- A few years ago, I smelled gas from my kitchen stove. When I called the gas company, they told me to get out of the house immediately and gave me a long list of things not to do, such as turning on or off lights or dialing a phone.

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Reflections of the Natural World

AUGUST 6, 2022

Learn 100 Common Valley Birds is a photo blog series highlighting the 100 most common California Central Valley bird species. By Jim Gain Post #3 in the Learn 100 Common Valley Birds series. Today’s post is another three-fer offering that includes the three owls that most Central Valley Visitors are likely to encounter in an … Continue reading Common Valley Owls.

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Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition

Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

Are You Telling Your Story? House returns to session September 12, 13, 14 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session September 19, 20, 21 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- AG Shapiro: Energy Transfer/Sunoco Convicted Of Criminal Charges Related To Construction Of Mariner East 2 & Revolution Natural Gas/Liquids Pipelines In PA [PaEN] -- AP: Energy Transfer/Sunoco Pleads No Contest To Criminal Charges Related To Mariner East, Revolution Natural Gas Pipelines -- WHYY: Ene

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

The following factsheet on asthma and air pollution from natural gas facilities was compiled by the Environmental Health Project -- Asthma is a chronic disease that affects breathing. Asthma attacks, also known as exacerbations, may be triggered by indoor and outdoor air pollution, stress, and other physical and environmental factors. During an exacerbation, various triggers cause airways to become inflamed and narrowed, resulting in shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and wheezing.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 6, 2022

PPL Utilities is now accepting applications for its Empowering Educators Grants designed to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. The deadline for applications is September 30. The PPL Empowering Educators program is designed to help K-12 teachers provide hands-on learning opportunities to enhance the classroom experience and spark students’ interest in STEM.

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