Environment Archives - NEXTpittsburgh

Top 10 toxic polluters in Pittsburgh. Meet the new #1

On a positive note, the list shows that progress is possible. The McConway & Torley Foundry in Lawrenceville has reduced emissions of chromium compounds by 90% and nickel compounds by 97%, and dropped out of the Toxic Ten this year.

15 Jun 2021

You can help name Westmoreland County’s new 96-acre nature and art park

“It’s an incredibly scenic 96-acre farm with beautiful rolling topography."

11 May 2021

Who are the people creating new art for Pittsburgh parks?

A $500,000 grant will fund original works of public art in Pittsburgh's five largest parks.

02 Jun 2021

Pittsburgh environmental groups are prioritizing underserved communities

UpstreamPgh’s effort is part of a new trend among local environmental nonprofits and city agencies to map out where the area’s environmental problems intersect with the human needs that environmental solutions could address.

01 Jun 2021

Pittsburgh’s energy-saving 2030 District leads 22 cities in North America

"Every building provides an opportunity for us to reduce emissions, build resilience and create a healthier environment for everyone.”

24 May 2021

The pasta that changes shape and helps save the planet

Flat-packed noodles would enable more sustainable packaging, transportation and storage.

11 May 2021

Meet UpstreamPgh: New name, same dedication to the Nine Mile Run watershed

"We will continue our stewardship of the restored stream and wetlands in Frick Park."

04 May 2021

U.S. Steel shutting down Clairton’s three most-polluting batteries and halting $1.5 billion upgrade

They’re also cancelling a $1.5 billion upgrade to the massive Mon Valley Works complex, which was to include a new state-of-the-art rolling mill and co-generation plant.

30 Apr 2021

Green Building Alliance joins United Nations in $24 million International Climate Initiative

GBA is the only U.S. partner in this major international project focused on sustainable building.

26 Apr 2021

Thanks, Batman! Michael Keaton helping to bring hundreds of green manufacturing jobs to Pittsburgh

“Nexii’s new plant will create more than 300 green, healthy job opportunities and help revitalize my hometown in a way that helps folks right now while paving the way for future generations," says Keaton.

22 Apr 2021