Robotic vertical farm Fifth Season is in full swing in Braddock, now selling greens locally
Fifth Season can now deliver salads to your doorstep. Coming soon, a partnership with Mario Lemieux.
25 Jun 2020
More than 30 Pittsburgh environmental groups stand behind this statement on justice, race and responsibility
A responsible path forward ensures a healthier region, including clean air, clean water, access to outdoor green spaces and a stable climate — for all.
18 Jun 2020
Pittsburgh ranks in the top 20 cities for bicycling
In the ranking by PeopleForBikes, Pittsburgh gets high marks in the safety and acceleration categories.
10 Jun 2020
What if the most polluted parts of Allegheny County resembled the least polluted? Study links air pollution to 100 excess deaths per year from heart disease
Researchers found that communities of color and poverty were 20 times more common in the most polluted quarter.
09 Jun 2020
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