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bookmark_borderAmbler Earth Fest

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The Ambler Environmental Advisory Council will hold an Earth Fest on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 on the property of Calvary United Methodist Church, located on Lindenwold and Park Avenues, in Ambler Borough. Organizations whose focus is on environmental issues will display exhibits, tables and interactive educational displays and speakers will give presentations about environmental issues.  Activities for children will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist in making the event a success.

In addition to exhibitors, vendors are invited to sell their products. Vendors will pay a small fee to participate. Fees will be used to compensate speakers and offset the cost of advertising.

This event is mainly geared to teens and adults with some activities for children and will be free and open to the public.

The Earth Fest will be held, rain or shine. Many of the exhibits will be located indoors in a large multi-purpose room and other rooms. Exhibitors and vendors have the option of having their displays outside.  Lectures and presentations will be held in the church’s main sanctuary or in small meeting rooms The main sanctuary contains audio-visual equipment including a projector and large screen.  All of the areas that will be used for the Earth Fest are wheel chair accessible.

bookmark_borderNorth Penn Wins

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HARRISBURG — Governor Tom Corbett today announced that 23 organizations involved in 19 environmental projects from across the state will receive the 2014 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

“The recipients of this year’s award represent a few of the many dedicated Pennsylvanians who have committed their businesses, schools and other organizations to be good stewards of the environment,” Corbett said. “Their efforts are key to ensure that Pennsylvania’s air, land and water are clean for generations to come.”

Any Pennsylvania business, school, government agency, trade organization, non-profit organization or agribusiness that has completed projects to promote environmental stewardship and economic development was eligible to apply for the award. The winners were selected by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

“Each year, it’s inspiring to learn about the innovative, environmentally friendly projects from across the state,” DEP Secretary Chris Abruzzo said. “This year’s award recipients are protecting Pennsylvania’s environment with creativity and ingenuity.”

Montgomery County
• North Penn Public School District created an Energy Management Program that combines operational changes, behavioral changes, demand response, energy efficiency savings and community engagement. The district has saved on energy expenses and created a program that educates and engages students and staff in energy conservation and efficiency.

bookmark_borderPhiladelphia Mayor On Climate Change

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Mayor Michael A. Nutter made the following statement on President Obama’s Climate Change Address:

“The broad and comprehensive climate action plan unveiled today by President Obama gives us a path forward to making meaningful reductions in carbon pollution while preparing for the impacts of climate change. With this bold undertaking, the President is acting in the best interests of the American people to address one of our nation’s greatest threats.

Local governments have a major role to play in this national effort as changing and variable climate has tremendous implications for the livability, competitiveness and resilience of our communities. Cities across the country are taking the lead. Since 2009 through our Greenworks Philadelphia plan, we have been advancing work on a wide range of sustainability initiatives and will release a climate preparedness plan later this year. We have already made significant progress, including a reduction in City government’s energy use by 7%, a reduction in citywide greenhouse gas emissions by 8% and a reduction in vehicle miles traveled by more than 10%. But there is much more to do.

I applaud President Obama for bringing leadership and focus to the reality of climate change and for urging national dialogue and action. The United States can and should be the leader in the transition to a clean energy economy. The extreme weather events affecting communities across the country are making it clear that we can no longer spend time arguing over indisputable science or waiting for the political sands to shift. We must take action now.”

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