Environmental Studies
The study of the environment concerns interactions taking place at the Earth's surface- the site of intersection of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, as well as our home as human beings. Accordingly, environmental studies are of necessity broadly multidisciplinary. Understanding of the Earth's responses to local and global perturbations requires that we focus our study on the interactions between inorganic, biologic and societal processes, not only in the present day, but through history and over geologic time as well. These interactions are best viewed as a dynamic, interlinked system. Understanding the structure of this system has become one of the most important long-term problems facing society in light of humankind's increasing capacity- and increasing eagerness- to alter the environment. More >>
Environmental Studies Blog
Reduce Runoff: Slow it Down Spread It Out, Soak It In
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Botanic Garden produced this 9-minute on-line video, “Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In,” that highlights green techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs and rain barrels to help manage stormwater runoff. The film s...
One Philadelphian’s Garden...
Italian Style. Story by Laura Beitman
Photos by Michael Hoover
Philadelphia Flower Show March 1 - 8
Thursday, March 19
6:00pm: reception with light refreshments
6:30pm: program begins
Academy of Natural Sciences Presents:
Urban Sustainability Forum
Green Vibrant Philly Neighborhoods:
What to do In Your Community
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