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Rainwater harvesting for limited-income households.

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Reducing the cost of energy used in your home.

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Reduction of hazardous exposures in small businesses through a community health worker intervention.

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Solar Empowerment workshop – English

Renewable Energy

Solar Empowerment
clean energy free solar workshop funds for solar grants for solar non-profit SERI solar solar empowerment
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Harnessing the power of the sun is key to reducing energy costs and promoting environmental resilience. Through the Solar Empowerment Program, SERI and Technicians For Sustainability (TFS) are working together to make rooftop solar systems more accessible for low-income households in the Tucson Metropolitan Area. Participants in our 1.5-hour Solar Empowerment Workshop will gain a clear understanding of solar technology, its benefits, and how the program works. Qualifying households can receive grants covering up to 60% of system costs, with additional financing options available through the Clean Energy Credit Union (CECU). Federal and state tax credits may further reduce costs, making solar power an affordable and sustainable option.

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LEAD, CDC

Staff Working on Childhood Lead Exposure Fired From the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC has dismissed numerous staff members from its environmental health programs at the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice including experts focused on childhood lead exposure and cancer clusters nbsp The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was cut according…

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AZ Impact for Good

We re excited to share that SERI Sonora Environmental Research Institute Inc is now a proud member of nbsp AZ Impact for Good a statewide alliance of nonprofits and foundations working together to support and strengthen Arizona s nonprofit sector AZ Impact for Good provides valuable tools resources and a platform for collaboration to…

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Understanding Fair housing, your rights, why they matter

Understanding Fair Housing: Your Rights and Why They Matter

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Fair housing is more than just a legal requirement it s a fundamental right that ensures everyone has access to safe affordable housing Whether you re renting buying or applying for a mortgage knowing your fair housing rights can help you protect yourself and others from discrimination What Is Fair Housing The nbsp Fair…

NASA Rain Gauge

NASA Precipitation Study

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SERI received a $100,000 grant to study precipitation in Tucson. We invented a wooden mount that is easily installed on any kind of fence, so that participants did not have to install a wooden post. Now SERI has received a year’s worth of precipitation measurements from participants.

New Website Launch

Welcome to Our New Website!

Sonora Environmental Research Institute
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After seven months of hard work and dedication from our SERI team we are pleased to share the launch of our new website We wanted to update the design of our website add new features and tools update programs and projects and make it more user-friendly All of our website initiatives are to create…

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