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- Reading List of the Day: Sustainability (April 2010)
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- Photo of the Day: Honey Bee Visiting a Red Clover Flower
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- Economic Inequality Matters
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environment Archive
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Pennsylvania Will Ban Smoking in Most Public Places
Posted on June 10, 2008 | No CommentsOne step away from joining 30 other states with public smoking bans, the Pennsylvania state Senate today passed anti-smoking legislation in a whopping 41-9 vote. Governor Ed Rendell said that... -
American Toad Tadpole Photo and Identification
Posted on June 10, 2008 | 1 CommentThe American toad (Bufo americanus) is one of the most common toads in western Pennsylvania. They’re common across their entire range. They’re small, around 3 inches long, with short legs... -
What a Vole in Your Backyard Looks Like
Posted on June 8, 2008 | 3 CommentsCaution: Photos of a dead animal are on this page. Often mistaken for mice, moles or even sometimes rats, voles are little gray rodents that thrive in suburban backyards. While... -
Photo of the Day — Caterpillar
Posted on June 6, 2008 | No CommentsWill this little guy turn into a caterpillar? I think so. This caterpillar was photographed last week at Jennings State Park in Butler County, Pennsylvania near their constructed wetlands to... -
Climate Change Bill Dies in Senate
Posted on June 6, 2008 | No CommentsIt seems that there is bipartisan blame to go around in moving forward with climate change legislation. Looks like the nation’s legislative priorities won’t change until the Senate does. Supporters...
