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Climate Change

Environmental Pros and Cons of the Inflation Reduction Act

By Madison Hinkle | August 29, 2022 | 0

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The bill’s purposes are to reduce healthcare costs, reduce emissions associated with energy development, and raise…

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Living in the Midst of Climate Change

By Hannah Spencer | August 10, 2021 | 0

I am currently expecting the arrival of my first child. When people ask, “Are you excited? Are you nervous?,” my answer confirms both. I mean, what expecting parent isn’t nervous?…

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A Laurel Highlands Springtime in a Changing Climate

By Hannah Spencer | April 22, 2021 | 0

Spring has sprung in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. The ephemeral streams are flowing, the hillsides and valleys are blanketed with native spring wildflowers, and the neo-tropical migratory birds are…

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Curious how to say the name of the river? It's pronounced "yawk-a-gainey" or simply the "yawk." "Youghiogheny" is a Lenape word that means "water following in a contrary direction."

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