When it comes to keeping Pennsylvania clean, and it’s up to all of us to do our part. By working together everyone in Pennsylvania can live, work, and play in a clean and green community. One little way is to register an event for Pick Up Pennsylvania.
In this webinar, Adriana Antezana and Jonathan Kalmuss-Katz of Earthjustice will explore scientific practices in safeguarding the public from toxic chemical exposures.
Thomas Gluodenis, Associate Professor, Chemistry & Physics, at Lincoln University of PA, will give a talk on potential, hidden exposures to toxic chemicals that can be found in our communities.
Many institutions and communities are engaged in decision-making about athletic fields and playground surfacing. Building professionals, planners, and designers often need to assess competing proposals for infrastructure. With increasing awareness of the need to reduce plastic use and pollution globally, it is important to consider the role of the built environment in contributing to the total burden of plastics.
This event will provide on-site assistance to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Income eligible households will be able to apply for up to $1,000 in assistance. This program is open to homeowners and renters. Applicants do not need to be delinquent to apply.
Learn which toxic chemicals are used in plastics that are commonly used to make children’s toys, dishes and kitchenware, clothing, food and beverage packaging, building materials, cosmetics, personal care products, and more.
Bringing together healthcare professionals and parent advocates to elevate health equity, inclusion, and accountability, while centering the lived experiences, and solutions of Black birthing and preemie families in challenging times.
An overview of the major types of air pollutants commonly found in indoor environments, and their primary sources. It will examine the factors affecting indoor air quality and explore effective control measures to reduce indoor air pollutant levels
Noah Buncher, DO, Pediatrician at the CHOP South Philadelphia Clinic, will give a presentation on his work doing telemedicine clinic appointment with patients to prevent childhood lead poisoning.
In this EDC Strategies Partnership webinar, Dr. Anne-Simone Parent, a researcher from the MERLON project, will present the findings from their recent review paper, "Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and female reproductive health: A growing concern."
Co-hosted by the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the seminar will feature Dr Nason Tan, NAM-HKU Fellow in Global Health Leadership for the 2023/24 cohort, project conducted as part of his global health leadership fellowship.