The week's events will feature daily webinars, each featuring subject matter experts followed by an open question & answer discussion providing attendees with the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback in real-time.
The events include--
-- October 6: The Work Continues – Framing Sustainability in a Shifting Economic and Political Landscape
Presenters:
-- Abby Smith, President & CEO, Team Pennsylvania
-- Adam Walters, Senior Energy Advisor, PA Department of Community & Economic Development
Climate urgency hasn’t changed, but economic and political realities have. Markets are slower to adapt than expected, and how we talk about sustainability matters more than ever. This session explores how leaders are rethinking narratives, strategies, and partnerships to keep progress moving in a shifting world.
-- October 7: PA Food Policy Council – A Recipe for Collaboration
Presenters:
-- Dawn Plumer, Director of PA Food Policy Council, PA Department of Agriculture
-- Danele Hughson, Executive Director of Grow Pittsburgh
-- Julie Seby, Chief of the Older Americans Act Services Division, PA Department of Aging
-- Jessica Shilladay, Organics Recycling Coordinator, PA Department of Environmental Protection
Join the PA Food Policy Council’s director along with its workgroup representatives to learn how state agencies and community leaders are working together to improve food security across the Commonwealth. They’ll highlight the Council’s goals, impact, and how interested stakeholders can get involved in building a stronger, more equitable food system in Pennsylvania.
-- October 8: PREPARE PA Launch – Building Climate Resilience Together!
Presenters:
-- Jacqueline O’Connor, Ph.D., Acting Director of PSU Climate Consortium, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University
-- Peter Boger, Ph.D., Director for Engagement, Sustain Penn State, Penn State University
Join us for the launch of PREPARE PA – a new statewide initiative created through a partnership between Penn State and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PREPARE PA welcomes community members into a collaborative space dedicated to advancing climate education, strengthening climate literacy and resilience, supporting community readiness, achieving climate goals, and developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
-- October 9: The Circular Economy – University of Pittsburgh’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation
Presenters:
-- Gena Kovalcik, Co-Director, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, University of Pittsburgh
-- Amy Brooks, Research Scientist, University of Pittsburgh
-- Melissa Bilec, Co-Director, Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, Bevier Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Curious about the circular economy? In this session, we’ll feature how the Mascaro Center is leading circular efforts and then transit to highlight the Circularity Assessment Protocol – a tool that is being used by cities and communities to develop, measure, and implement circular economy strategies.
-- October 10: Lights Out – Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems through Smarter Lighting
Presenter:
-- Ali Bowling, Executive Policy Specialist, PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
-- Leigh Altadonna, PA Audubon Council
-- Panelist TBD
Discover how turning off unnecessary lights can protect wildlife and restore ecosystems. Our expert panel explores the impact of light pollution on migratory birds, insects, and natural habitats and how “Lights Out” initiatives make a difference. Featuring success stories like Cherry Springs State Park, this session is perfect for anyone in conservation, urban planning, or policy. Small changes in lighting can make big environmental impacts!
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Related Articles This Week:
-- Joint State Government Committee Identifies 382 Potential Sites For Geothermal Facilities Using Abandoned Mine Pools; Geothermal Energy Could Reduce A.I. Data Center Energy Demand By 30-40% [PaEN]
-- DEP Now Accepting Applications For $23 Million In The Driving PA Forward Freight Innovations in Transportation (PA-FIT) Grant Program [PaEN]
-- Pennsylvania Turnpike Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure For Customers [PaEN]
-- State Conservation Commission Agricultural Conservation Funding Guide For Pennsylvania Now Available [PaEN]
-- Dept. Of Agriculture Invests $8.8 Million To Ensure 33 Farms, 2,017 Acres of Prime Farmland In 16 Counties Stay Farms Forever [PaEN]
-- Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance Hosts Sept. 17 Meeting On Upper Watershed Assessment & Restoration Plan In Northumberland County [PaEN]
-- DCNR, Aging, Health Agencies Unveil New Toolkit To Help Older Pennsylvanians Stay Healthy, Active Outdoors At Codorus State Park, York County [PaEN]
-- PA iMapInvasive Program News: Invasive Replace-ive Great Success; Biological Control Of Knotweed; Tracking Invasive Species; Diversity Of French Creek Valley
[Posted: August 23, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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