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Illustrating the Importance of Women in Science

Academy of Natural Sciences

Some women, however, found ways bend expectations of womanhood to incorporate the study of the natural world into their lives. In the Academy’s Library and Archives, there are many examples of the important contributions of women. Some were born into artisan families and incorporated their love for nature into their work.

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Climate Justice, Climate Finance and Pragmatism for Tropical Jurisdictions at COP28

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We are proud to have contributed to the global efforts to combat climate change and advance impactful solutions during this important conference. This significant international forum serves as a crucial platform where nations, subnational entities, and civil society collaborate to address climate change challenges.

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Women in Conservation

Washington Nature

by Leah Palmer, TNC Writer/Editor From scientists to burn bosses, lobbyists to land stewards, DEI practitioners to fundraisers, the women and femmes staff at The Nature Conservancy in Washington contribute some of the leading interventions in conservation, while simultaneously facing unique challenges in a field dominated by men.

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Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, science writer. A new epidemiological study by the open access publisher Frontiers is the first to show that the risk of developing dysmenorrhea increases by more than 30 times for women and girls who are exposed long-term to air pollutants such as carbon and nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter.

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Rachel Schattman – Sustainable management & community engagement are the keys

Frontiers

Author: Rafa Tasnim Dr Rachel E Schattman is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture , where she leads a group of graduate students and staff scientists in the Agroecology Lab. I did not start my career in agriculture with this in mind though. The work was very rewarding.

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PennFuture Honors 11 Women From NE PA During 7th Annual Celebrating Women In Conservation Awards Event

PA Environment Daily

On September 9, PennFuture recognized the accomplishments of 11 exceptional women conservationists in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Poconos and Lehigh Valley during the Seventh Annual Celebrating Women in Conservation Awards event.

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Frames of reference in science and culture, and how they influence progress

Physics World

After beginning the book with a section on cosmology and particle physics, Prescod-Weinstein delves into the culture of the mainstream scientific community, and how it has influenced the progress of science. As a Christian, I often consider my faith to be my frame of reference. My first degree was in physics at Imperial College London.