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Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being | Penn State University

Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being

| psu.edu

A framework called regenerative landscape design may improve how complex, interconnected environmental and social challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, are addressed, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

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What living in a PA environmental justice area means

What living in a PA environmental justice area means

| spotlightpa.org

Pennsylvania’s updated environmental justice policy aims to provide at-risk communities with better communication on development projects. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography.

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  • Michael Mann

    Michael Mann
    Former Distinguished Professor, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Rivers Are Warming Up and Losing Oxygen - Eos

Rivers are warming up and losing oxygen

| eos.org

Researchers used deep learning to fill in the gaps of “patchy” water quality data, revealing decades-long trends toward warmer and less oxygenated rivers that could have worrisome consequences.

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'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi | Penn State University

'Growing Impact' examines landscape restoration in Malawi

| psu.edu

The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast discusses landscape restoration as a potential natural climate solution for Africa.

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  • Tong Qiu

    Tong Qiu
    Former Assistant Professor, Ecosystem Science and Management

  • Judith Kamoto

    Judith Kamoto
    Associate Professor and College Director, Bunda College of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Growing Impact Restoring Malawi's Forests

Growing Impact: Restoring Malawi's forests

Malawi is facing environmental challenges including deforestation, soil erosion, and unsustainable farming practices. While Malawi has pledged to restore degraded lands, it is not clear if any efforts are accomplishing what they intended. A research group is using Malawi as a case study to better inform policies and practices in forest landscape restoration.

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  • Tong Qiu

    Tong Qiu
    Former Assistant Professor, Ecosystem Science and Management

  • Judith Kamoto

    Judith Kamoto
    Associate Professor and College Director, Bunda College of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Documentary film on research institute’s history, impact to premiere on Nov. 6 | Penn State University

Documentary film on research institute’s history, impact to premiere on Nov. 6

| psu.edu

The documentary film, “ESSC made ESSI,” will have its premiere screening on Monday, Nov. 6. The documentary details the history of the Environmental Systems Science Institute, which began in 1986 as the Earth System Science Center.

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College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni panel discussion: ‘Be the Change’ | Penn State University

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni panel discussion: ‘Be the Change’

| psu.edu

The student committee of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council will host an alumni panel discussion, “Be the Change,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.

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Penn State Sustainability events highlights global environmental, social justice  | Penn State University

Penn State Sustainability events highlights global environmental, social justice 

| psu.edu

Earlier this month, Penn State hosted South African politician, anti-apartheid activist, medical doctor and businesswoman Dr. Mamphela Ramphele for a series of events focused on sustainability and global change. Ramphele's visit and the associated events resulted from the collective efforts of Penn State Sustainability, the Africana Research Center, the Center for Global Studies, the Institute of Energy and the Environment, and Penn State Global. 

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Dietary selenium may help fight acute myeloid leukemia, researchers report | Penn State University

Dietary selenium may help fight acute myeloid leukemia, researchers report

| psu.edu

Selenium-enriched diets may help ward off myeloid leukemia, and a new study led by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has described the mechanism by which this occurs.

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This rural township wants to make it easier for other places in Pa. to fight injection wells | WITF

This rural township wants to make it easier for other places in Pa. to fight injection wells

| witf.org

A company withdrew a well application in Potter County after public outcry, but local officials argue the state’s review process should change. This Spotlight PA article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. It was also published by StateCollege.com.

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Tennessee, and much of the South, ranked among least energy efficient states, study says

Tennessee, and much of the South, ranked among least energy efficient states, study says

| dnj.com

How does Tennessee compare against other states in energy efficiency? And what steps can you take to make your home more energy efficient? This article quotes Sanjay Srinivasan, professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering.

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Penn State Podcast Explores the Use of Solar Energy at WWTPs | Treatment Plant Operator

Penn State podcast explores the use of solar energy at WWTPs

| tpomag.com

The latest episode of Penn State University's Growing Impact podcast explores how wastewater treatment plants could use solar power to improve their environmental performance, their communities, and their finances.

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