Environment Archives

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