LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
You’ll hear from experts who will provide a refresher on our electricity grid, the latest developments within power grid operator PJM, and long-term, proven solutions to address this energy crisis! Please register to join us to learn how we are working to make electricity more affordable and sustainable. RESERVE YOUR SPOT
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Special Guest Presentation: Linking Health and Environmental Pollution in Delaware County Guest Presenter: Dr. Lauren Minsky, Ph.D., Health Studies Program Faculty, Haverford College Continuing Discussion: How Can We Be More Effective in Our Environmental Work? (Your ideas welcomed!) Our DelCo Green Team – A Month of Actions Taken. “Progress isn’t made by a few people acting perfectly, but by many […]
Next Thursday evening, CRCQL will be having an event at J. Lewis Crozer Library about flooding in Chester. Learn more about the issues of toxic flooding in Chester and ways you can prepare and protect your family. We will also discuss some recent concerns with the Stormwater Authority and the project in Memorial Park. Food and […]
Gardens are habitats all year round. How can you sustain wildlife in your yard over winter? Learn tricks and tips to make sure your property is a winter wonderland for native wildlife. Our partner, Julie Travaglini with Allegheny Land Trust, will explore the benefits of preparing our gardens for the fall and winter seasons. Register […]
Meeting Highlights: Special Guest Presentation: “Keeping Up with the EV Revolution”, by Gracey Moralis, Sierra Club PA Chapter Volunteer Transportation Group Group Discussion: “Why we became environmentalists” The DelCo Green Team – Actions Taken and Actions Planned. “Progress isn’t made by a few people acting perfectly, but by many people acting imperfectly.”- Carol Coster Link to register for […]
On September 16, the Climate Action Plan (CAP) team will present Power Talk, a 54-page primer that the team wrote that explains how electrical power is generated, transmitted and regulated. Electrification is a necessary step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and Power Talk gives us the tools and knowledge to effectively advocate at all levels of government for […]
On September 16, the Climate Action Plan (CAP) team of the League of Women Voters US will present Power Talk, a 54-page primer that the team wrote that explains how electrical power is generated, transmitted and regulated. Electrification is a necessary step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and Power Talk gives us the tools and knowledge to […]
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes. The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation found that the PG&E pipeline failed due to a poorly welded pipe section and an inadequate integrity management program that did not detect or […]
Planning to replace your heater or AC? Heat pumps are one system that can do both and are eligible for a tax credit in 2025! Modifying our home systems, especially HVAC, to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions is a pressing need to help mitigate climate change. Local experts will discuss using heat pumps for HVAC, water […]
Meeting Highlights: 1. Our DelCo Green Team – A Month of Actions Taken. 2. Discussion: Talking about climate change with people outside the environmentalist circle. 3. Video: “Just Have a Think” - Debunking the myth of carbon capture and storage (CCS). “Progress isn’t made by a few people acting perfectly, but by many people acting imperfectly.”- Carol Coster Link […]
You are invited! Join us for a webinar to learn about Environmental Justice issues impacting Pennsylvania, what’s being done about them, and how you can better engage in the fight. During the virtual event you’ll learn about the roots of environmental justice in Pennsylvania as well as how to utilize the same mapping tool the […]