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Awardees of The Environmental Collaboratory’s Inaugural Research Grant

Academy of Natural Sciences

I am pleased to announce the awardees of The Environmental Collaboratory’s Inaugural Research Grant, promoting transdisciplinary research innovation through participatory climate and environmental problem solving. Environmental Protection Agency.

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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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Conversations With Birds, They’re Everywhere

Academy of Natural Sciences

As they move through the sky and land on tree branches, telephone wires and roof eaves, they provide a momentary sense of delight — an accessible way for everyone to connect with the natural world, even in highly urbanized areas such as Philadelphia. A new exhibition opening Saturday, Feb.

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Celebrating 10 Years of BEES With Department Head David Velinsky, PhD

Academy of Natural Sciences

As the oldest natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere, the Academy of Natural Sciences’ affiliation with Drexel University is a relatively new part of its history — the partnership was formed in 2011, nearly 200 years after its 1812 founding. David Velinsky standing on site at Barnegat Bay with a core barrel.

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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. By Alissa Falcone, editor of DrexelNow and Drexel Quarterly and staff writer.

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Biodiversity is Essential in Battling Climate Effects

Academy of Natural Sciences

As a researcher at the Academy of Natural Sciences, I am a strong supporter of protecting natural areas and the importance of biodiversity for its own sake. By Stefanie A Kroll, PhD, Academy of Natural Sciences Watershed Ecology Section Leader and Drexel University Assistant Research Professor. Two billion!!

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Fast Facts About Plastics Pollution

Academy of Natural Sciences

Today the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and its partners, the Philadelphia Water Department and BOMA Philadelphia, announced the Plastic-free Philly initiative to encourage people to stop buying single-use plastic water bottles and instead drink tap water and use reusable plastic water bottles.