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EPA And Lincoln University Expand Partnership To Include Department Of Environmental Protection

PA Environment Daily

Environmental Protection Agency and Lincoln University announced they re-signed their 2018 Memorandum of Understanding to enhance research, teaching, outreach, career development and stewardship in environmental sciences. The 2023 agreement was expanded to include the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection).

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Deep Dive into Plastic Monomers, Additives, and Processing Aids

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Environmental Science & Technology 55(13), 9339-9351. 1c00976 Abstract: A variety of chemical substances used in plastic production may be released throughout the entire life cycle of the plastic, posing risks to human health, the environment, and recycling systems.… DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c00976

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Our toilets can yield excellent alternatives for widespread polluting fertilizers

Frontiers

Scientists show that the yield of cabbages grown on soils supplied with two modern nitrified urine fertilizers recycled from human urine is approximately equal to the yield when soils are fertilized with commercial vinasse. The first NUF was Aurin , recently approved for use in human agriculture in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.

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NOAA Grant To Chesapeake Bay Foundation Will Boost Environmental Education In Harrisburg Region Intermediate Unit

PA Environment Daily

The $282,000 B-WET grant is for three years, and environmental science program decisions will be made by local educators. Related Articles: -- DEP/PROP: Study Shows Growth in K-12 Students' Recycling Knowledge; 1988 Recycling Law Updates Needed [PaEN] -- MCall: Lehigh Valley H.S. Student Headed To U.S.

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Saint Vincent College Professor's Internship Program Aims To Help Continue Cleanup Of Local Mine Drainage, Waterways In Westmoreland County

PA Environment Daily

Yes, but … “It depends on where you’re looking and what you’re looking for,” said Dr. Peter Smyntek , associate professor of Environmental Science at Saint Vincent College (SVC). John Pawlak, 25, an environmental science major from North Huntingdon, was part of the internship group last summer.

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Northeast PA Environmental Partners Announce 2023 Environmental Partnership, Shelburne And Emerging Leaders Award Recipients

PA Environment Daily

Scranton Tomorrow engages with over 1,000 volunteers to implement projects, including planting and maintaining seasonal flowers in downtown sidewalk planters, annual cleanups, urban landscape projects, educational outreach, and recycling events and most recently installing a Pocket Park in the City of Scranton.

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US Dept. Of Education Honors Green Ribbon Schools, Including PA Schools In Butler County, Reading, Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

Every day, students are immersed in hands-on experiences such as recycling, composting, water quality testing, and the development of a local museum. In each grade, students tackle a variety of service projects, from recycling and composting to gardening and raising trout.