Plum residents, environmental groups ask Governor Wolf to stop fracking waste injection well
The risks of drinking water contamination, mine subsidence and road degradation were cited as reasons to oppose the project.
19 Jan 2021
CCAC goes big on solar with planned 540-kilowatt panel installation
It’s about efficiency, of course, but also about setting an example for students.
14 Jan 2021
Pittsburgh is one of four cities chosen as a Reforestation Hub to help our urban trees
More trees will create more opportunities for recreation, improve stormwater management, provide shade and cooling, stabilize our hillsides, sequester carbon and air pollution, and deter dumping.”
07 Jan 2021
Peduto wins top award for mayoral leadership on climate change
With leadership lacking at the federal level, many of America’s mayors have stepped forward to provide crucial momentum in addressing the climate change crisis.
21 Dec 2020
Region’s first EcoVillage planning 35 houses at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus
An EcoVillage is an intentional community, collectively designed by its residents to balance privacy and public common space, while minimizing environmental impact.
03 Dec 2020
Check the solar output of Mill 19 anytime with the online monitor
The 110,000 square feet of high-powered panels at Mill 19 will produce more than 2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
23 Nov 2020
Mellon Park, ‘a prime example of landscape design,’ is up for historic designation
“It's also clearly a beloved green space in the city's East End. It's been absolutely wonderful to see the community spearhead this preservation project.”
23 Nov 2020
8 questions for Attorney General Josh Shapiro on the election, fracking and Trump lawsuits
"The president has tweeted about fraud, and has made statements about fraud. He can tweet and say whatever he wants. But we deal with facts and evidence in the court of law. And he has produced none."
19 Nov 2020
12,000-plus Facebook fans can’t be wrong: North Park is a major gem
Since the pandemic, membership is up in the Facebook group supporting activities and projects in the beloved park.
17 Nov 2020
8 ways to protect Pittsburgh’s streams and rivers by keeping storm drains clear
Rainwater carries anything on the street — from leaves, pet waste and motor oil, to deicing salt, fertilizer or other pollutants — into local streams and rivers.
10 Nov 2020