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Field Notes from India: Climate Adaptation from the Ground Up

Legal Planet

Climate educators from SEWA explaining solar power for salt gathering (L) and skylights that cool the interior of a house (R). The Climate School trains Climate Educators. The Climate School thus first creates content, trains Climate Educators, and then Trains Climate Entrepreneurs.

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What are the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

One growing conversation in the use or non-use of GenAI is the environmental implications of the technology in every step of its life cycle. The communities breathing polluted air near data centers or those experiencing increased energy costs are the ones at the frontline of the technology’s impacts and often last its benefits.

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New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy

Enviromental Defense

The future of Albertas energy-based economy depends on advancing wind, solar and battery storage technologies. The data were weighted according to census data to ensure that the sample matched Canadas population according to age, gender, educational attainment, and region. Albertans understand this.

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Best Practices for Just Land Transitions in California

Union of Concerned Scientists

Multiple benefits to address social needs encompasses everything from food security and affordable housing to mental health support and educational opportunities that help agricultural communities thrive. Real examples, real results These aren’t just theoretical concepts. The Wukchumni Tribe is restoring 10.7

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Science Shop: Co-creating Climate Resilience in Philadelphia

Academy of Natural Sciences

With a recent grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Academy partnered with West Philadelphia’s Overbrook Environmental Education Center to help create a way: the Science Shop. How do we confront environmental challenges in the city of Philadelphia equitably and sustainably? And this collaborative method really works.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. . -- Discover NE PA: Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival July 26, Catawissa, Columbia County -- 4th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo Comes To Shikellamy State Park Aug. 24 [PaEN] -- Call For Presentations: PA Assn.