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
Health Department’s new dashboard lets public monitor air quality in real time
This air quality monitoring dashboard comes online as the ALA again lists Pittsburgh's air as the country's ninth-worst for year-round particle pollution.
21 Apr 2021
Something’s in the Water is a report on Pittsburgh’s water systems. What you need to know
The results show plenty of room for improvement, and the report makes extensive recommendations.
21 Apr 2021
Slowing down fast fashion for Fashion Revolution Week
Local nonprofit Style412 has a host of events planned for April 19-25 focusing on how to make fashion more sustainable.
15 Apr 2021
250,000 reasons to do laundry less often
One huge source of the microplastics problem, which is invading PA's waterways, are microfibers found in the fabric of many types of clothing.
14 Apr 2021
3 local artists who are drawing attention to Pittsburgh’s pollution problems
On April 13, the Office of Public Art is convening a panel of three Pittsburgh artists who undertook projects in conjunction with area nonprofits.
12 Apr 2021
Giant snake spotted in Frick Park tree
Pittsburgh Public Safety tweeted Thursday afternoon that the reptile was a non-venomous black rat snake native to the area.
08 Apr 2021