As COP28 comes to a close, nearly 200 countries approved a global pact at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels (not “phase out” as hoped), pledged $2.1 billion in funding to reduce climate impacts, and triple the amount of renewable energy by 2030. This marked the first time fossil fuels were addressed at the annual summit, despite a record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at the event and global fossil fuel emissions soaring to record highs this year. Here are four ways local Pennsylvania communities can prepare for the inevitable climate change.
What happens to astroturf, which contains toxic chemicals including PFAS and arsenic, when its needs to be replaced after its 8-to-10-year lifespan? Unfortunately, an unkept promise to open a recycling plant instead made Pennsylvania become a dumping ground for discarded artificial turf. Philadelphia Inquirer
All Together Now PA has rebranded to Pennsylvania Fibershed, with a goal to “create a thriving, interconnected network of individuals and businesses committed to ethical and sustainable fashion practices.” The organization is co-founded by Leslie Davidson and Rachel Higgins.
The Franklin Institute is seeking a Civic Science Fellow with a background in environmental science to join their Science & Education team for an 18-month fellowship beginning in March 2024.
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