Millvale becomes the second certified EcoDistrict in the world. (Etna was the first!)
It’s a process that began back in 2011, to improve quality of life in Millvale.
05 Jun 2020
U.S. Steel fine of $361,400 for air pollution violations will go to 5 communities and the Clean Air Fund
“Question is, are the facility improvements U.S. Steel committed to making in the June 2019 settlement agreement going to make a substantive difference in air quality?"
29 May 2020
Traveling recycling bin helping communities recycle glass
"Industry research tells us that a glass bottle collected at a glass-only drop-off collection will be remanufactured and back on your store shelf in anywhere from one to three months.”
26 May 2020
Beef and beer are the biggest greenhouse gas emitters in Pittsburgh’s food system, says study
The study found that Allegheny County’s entire food system produces 3.7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, with each person responsible for 3.1 tons.
18 May 2020
Pittsburgh’s 2030 District includes 556 buildings that are greatly reducing energy usage. It’s healthier for all of us.
The initiative aims to reduce energy, water and transportation emissions from buildings by 50%.
13 May 2020
Support is strong for cleaner air in PA and cuts across political divides, says survey
“Strong majorities of all voters, including independents, support policies that promote clean air and carbon-free energy sources.”
11 May 2020
State of the Air report once again ranks Pittsburgh as one of the worst. What to do?
Allegheny County has received an F grade for all three measures of air pollution — annual particle, 24-hour particle and annual ozone — for at least five years.
22 Apr 2020
Get involved in Pittsburgh Earth Week, which starts Sunday with a teach-in
More than 50 organizations are supporting Earth Week on Sunday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 22.
16 Apr 2020
PittMoss will deliver its recycled soil with seed packets so you can start a Victory Garden
Made from recycled paper, PittMoss improves aeration and nutrient absorption and uses less water than conventional peat-based mixes.
13 Apr 2020
Pittsburgh housing startup Module working on four houses in Garfield
The first four Module houses in Garfield are highly energy-efficient with pre-fabricated parts that snap together like Legos.
25 Mar 2020