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Are Solar Panels Right for You?

Academy of Natural Sciences

When Academy of Natural Sciences members Chris and Alysia Fostek saw that their first energy bill for their then-new home was more than $500, they knew there had to be a better, greener way. According to a calculator made available by the Environmental Protection Agency, that is enough power to charge a smart phone 887,076 times.

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Q & A: Mathy Vathanaraj Stanislaus

Academy of Natural Sciences

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Office of Land & Emergency Management. I was the EPA’s lead official for environmental disasters; for example, I led the country’s response to Superstorm Sandy and the Deepwater Horizon (BP) oil spill.

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PennFuture Announces Winners Of Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards From Southeast PA

PA Environment Daily

. -- Woman of Lifetime Achievement in Conservation: Carol Collier - Philadelphia County - Carol served for more than 15 years as executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission before joining the Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences. Prior to PADEP, Collier served 19 years with BCM Environmental Engineers, Inc.,

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83 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 83 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 27-28 [PaEN] -- Gov.

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House Committee Hears Benefits Of Forested Stream Buffers-- Increasing Property Values, Water Quality Improvements, Reduced Impacts From Flooding; Builders, Republican Chair Worried About A ‘Taking’ Of Property

PA Environment Daily

The legislation would also authorize municipalities to adopt regulations applicable to riparian buffers and would provide additional powers and duties to the Department of Environmental Protection for the enforcement of related regulations, if municipalities do not act. Click Here for a copy of Baldauff’s written testimony.

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

ESA

Climate: The Environmental Protection Agency does not list a timetable to act on a new carbon dioxide rule for existing power plants. 20 executive order that called for a review of energy and environment-related rules across the federal government.

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Here are 1,198 articles published in local news media and in the PA Environment Digest during 2021 that tell the stories of thousands of individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us.