Environment Archives

Pittsburgh International Airport now creates all of its own energy with first-of-its-kind microgrid

Not only does the microgrid make the airport immune to problems with the greater power grid, it will create a savings on electricity for the airport and its tenants.

15 Jul 2021

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia move ahead with plastic bag bans

The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans.

01 Jul 2021

How will Pittsburgh spend $335 million from the American Rescue Plan?

Pittsburgh plans to spend $20 million to remove lead from water lines and paint throughout the city.

29 Jun 2021

Young architects from across the globe find a place at the Carnegie Museum of Art

The generation of young architects shares a commitment to addressing social issues and political issues through architecture.

21 Jun 2021

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