Community members, local organizations and Academy scientists are working together to find just solutions to environmental issues.
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Category: Sustainability
Even After Rain and Snow: What a Drought Watch Means for the Northeastern Region’s Ecosystems
A single dry autumn might seem like simply a nuisance or an ongoing news headline, but it can have rippling effects for many local species far into the future.
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For the Oranges of Sargodha District: Pakistan, Podcasts and Environmental Policy Work with Living on Earth
Born into an agricultural tribe in rural Punjab, Drexel co-op Shanzay Asif nutures the art of storytelling to environmentally advocate for her home
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Groundtruthing: Using Scientific Data to Support Local Communities Across Philadelphia
To accurately and equitably determine environmental justice neighborhoods, Academy scientists create a digital tool
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Five Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day – All Year Long
Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these tips.
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Are Solar Panels Right for You?
April is Earth Month, a time when many are considering how they can make changes to their homes and their lives to be more sustainable. Could solar panels be the answer?
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Washed Away: “Freedom Hill” Explores Flooding Caused by Environmental Racism
In her film “Freedom Hill,” Resita Cox is sharing the story of Princeville, and in doing so, she is sharing the story of all of the towns that were built in flood-prone areas.
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How to Have a Green and Sustainable Holiday Season
If you find yourself wondering how to be more environmentally conscious, then you can start with a few of these simple tips.
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Fall Garden Guide
Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local communities and biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple autumn garden tips.
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The Unexpected Diversity of Philadelphia’s Bees
Academy co-op and BEES student Liz Otruba surveyed the bee population at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum to see how many species were really there
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