Environment Archives - Page 3 of 24

State of the Air report once again ranks Pittsburgh as one of the worst. What to do?

Allegheny County has received an F grade for all three measures of air pollution — annual particle, 24-hour particle and annual ozone — for at least five years.

22 Apr 2020

Get involved in Pittsburgh Earth Week, which starts Sunday with a teach-in

More than 50 organizations are supporting Earth Week on Sunday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 22.

16 Apr 2020

PittMoss will deliver its recycled soil with seed packets so you can start a Victory Garden

Made from recycled paper, PittMoss improves aeration and nutrient absorption and uses less water than conventional peat-based mixes.

13 Apr 2020

Pittsburgh housing startup Module working on four houses in Garfield

The first four Module houses in Garfield are highly energy-efficient with pre-fabricated parts that snap together like Legos.

25 Mar 2020

Need help? Want to help? 9 resources to check out

Many groups are coming forward, some with offers of help, some seeking volunteers or donations. Theimpact of the coronavirus

19 Mar 2020

RoadRunner Recycling is doubling in size and adding 140 people this year

RoadRunner Recycling is on a tear as it helps companies use tech to improve their recycling rates.

18 Mar 2020

7 ways to get help for coronavirus issues, from taxes to housing to virtual tipping

The coronavirus crisis continues to impact everyday lives, but agencies and organizations are responding in various ways to help people cope.

17 Mar 2020

Grow Pittsburgh takes over Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg

The small oasis in Wilkinsburg is now owned by the Allegheny Land Trust and will be operated by Grow Pittsburgh.

11 Mar 2020

Phipps Conservatory will host April symposium on air quality in Pittsburgh

Topics will include outdoor and indoor air quality, fracking, Shell’s cracker plant and policy questions to consider going forward.

10 Mar 2020

The Pittsburgh Redbud Project grows, now with 3,000 trees, 6,000 plants and thousands of shrubs

A restoration like this increases biodiversity by expanding the range of plants and providing food and shelter for animals.

08 Mar 2020