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Our Executive Director, Bobby Hughes had the opportunity to give a watershed tour to Dr. Margarita Rose's Environmental & Ecological Economics Class from King's College this afternoon to the Earth Conservancy's Askam AMD Treatment System in the Nanticoke Creek Watershed. The students learned about the work of EC, EPCAMR, and AMD. They learned about iron oxide and it's value as a commodity on the market for various resource recovery uses such as pigments, paints, stains, and glazes. They learned about the operation & maintenance of the system and where the AMD is coming from as well as how groups like EC, EPCAMR, and PA DEP BAMR are working with partners to reclaim the mine lands and restore streams to try and reduce the amount of AMD pollution that impacts over 5500 miles of streams in PA. The students are a part of a service learning educational project. It's related to rare earth elements (REE) & critical mineral (CM) resources. They will be researching a particular REE & CM and their current value on the market, what the uses of the REE's and CM's are, types of industrial processes to remove and recover the REE's & CM's, and will be giving examples of everyday products society uses. The looming question across the country is what REE's and CM's can be found or are found in abandoned mine drainage (AMD) that could potentially be removed economically and possibly afford PA some energy independence in the metal markets. Could enough loading of the various REE's and CM's be recovered that could help to pay for future AMD Treatment Systems on public lands and with other business opportunities on private lands? Currently, many of these REE's AMD CM's are imported globally. EPCAMR doesn't know the value of the various metals on the market today domestically, let alone in comparison globally, to even begin to think about how to be competitive, if these REE's and CM's can be recoverable here at home. We're hoping each student can create an infographic for a number of the REE's and CM's of it's uses and value on the market and relatable items or commodities and or consumer products that we all use and are familiar with as an educational tool that EPCAMR can use and disseminate. If we can give estimates on existing data that we have for some AMD sites, in terms of Tons of each particular element produced per year, then we can then put a estimated price on that Ton of the particular element based on their research into the economic value of the elements on the market. Obtaining flow data and evaluating chemistry data at various AMD discharges around the EPCAMR region is vital to making those estimations and could lead to future prioritization of which ones to target for further evaluation. We think this will be a great project for both the students and EPCAMR. Most students are either environmental science or business and economic students in their junior or senior year. Stay tuned for some educational infographics and facts on REE's and CM's.

Inspired by a podcast about the Himalayas with #RanveerAllahabadia, I started reflecting on how precious oxygen is at high altitudes—and how often we take it for granted at sea level. And not just Oxygen, water, soil and every natural resource. This sparked my thoughts on the importance of why more and more students should study environmental science today. I feel it is as important as studying Physics, Chemistry, Biology or any other course for that matter. Read my article to discover why environmental science matters in our world and why more students should pursue it on https://lnkd.in/gS6HSZmz Feel free to leave your valuable thoughts in the comments below. 🌱 #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #ClimateAction #HolisticCareerGuidance

Visit https://lnkd.in/gaP4fPK5 to register Join us tomorrow Thursday, December 7 at 12:00 pm to learn more about the Professional Science Master’s in Environmental Science program. Graduate Admissions staff along with program faculty will cover program highlights and give an overview of the application process. The PSM in Environmental Science program is structured to be completed in two years and emphasizes substantial flexibility in course scheduling (night classes, weekend and summer field work). This program is built around a solid core of required technical and nontechnical courses that provide common baseline knowledge for all students. This core is supplemented by a broad selection of electives tailored to an individual’s specialty area. In combination, the core and associated electives form a curriculum that can easily adapt to the needs of individual students. A capstone research project in collaboration with a faculty mentor and a professional in the corporate or government sector allows students to apply their coursework and experience to real-world problems. #environmentalscience #environmental #environmentalism #environmentaleducation #professionalsciencemasters #professionalscience #psm #gradschool #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #watershed #geothermal #ecology #ecologylife #ecosystems #ecosystem #landuseplanning #watershedmanagment #environmentallaw #environmentalhealth #alternativeenergy #hydrology #environmentalpolicy

In a poster being presented at International Society for Industrial Ecology - ISIE 2023 at Leiden University, my colleagues and I explore the effects of energy transition *rapidity*. We present a model of rapid vehicle electrification and the mining capacity that must be developed to meet material demand rates; plus some initial thoughts on total mine output and novel material end uses that will accompany this scale-up. Our hypothesis is: A rapid energy transition, without limits on economic activity, will create extra production capacity with environmentally significant rebound potential. Please check out the poster if you're in Leiden, and look out for more from our research team: Kendrick Hardaway, Thomas Maani, and Miriam Stevens of Purdue University Environmental and Ecological Engineering.

#phdposition PhD Topic: Impacts of organic amendments on soil carbon sequestration: soil type, type of amendment & climatic condition

Title : Environmental science Environmental science is the field of science that studies the interactions of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment and also the relationships and effects of these components with the organisms in the environment. Environmental science types :- There are five major fields of environmental science; each one made up of multiple smaller disciplines. These five fields are atmospheric sciences, ecology, environmental chemistry, geosciences, and social sciences. Atmospheric sciences mostly deal with global warming and its effect. concept of environmental science? Environmental Science attempts to explain how life on Earth is sustained, what contributes to our many environmental problems, and how these problems can be solved. Environmental Science & Management stands at the interface between humans and the Earth and explores the interactions and relations between them. main focus of environmental science? The three main goals of environmental science are: to learn how the natural world works, to understand how humans interact with the environment, and to find ways to deal with environmental problems and live more sustainably. Employment of environmental scientists is projected to continue to grow in the coming decades. Scope of environmental science? Its main aspects are: Conservation of nature and natural resources. Conservation of biological diversity. Control of environmental pollution. Stabilization of human population and environment. Application of environmental science:- This technology allows for advanced farming techniques like precision agriculture as well as monitoring water usage in order to set market prices. In the field of water quality, developed strains of natural and manmade bacteria contribute to bioremediation, the treatment of wastewaters for future use. What is the use of environmental science? The three main goals of environmental science are: to learn how the natural world works, to understand how humans interact with the environment, and to find ways to deal with environmental problems and live more sustainably. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Excited to share the culmination of my Master's degree in Environmental Engineering! 🌿 My thesis explores the fascinating correlation between vegetation and water regime within fluvial systems. In particular, I conducted an in-depth analysis encompassing temporal, spatial, and ecological dimensions of vegetation dynamics. Additionally, I developed an innovative tool that aims to predict the location and timing of vegetation establishment and growth in the river's active channel. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to contribute to the field of environmental engineering and make strides in comprehending the intricate relationship between vegetation and water systems. 🌱💦 If you're interested in learning more about my research or discussing potential collaborations, please don't hesitate to reach out! #EnvironmentalEngineering #FluvialSystems #VegetationDynamics #Research #Thesis