Yes, You Can Go Outside. As Long As You Listen to the Experts
Go ahead and get outdoors, but we have some good advice from an expert.
Andy Kubis
State Park and Forest Facilities Close but Trails Remain Open
Trails, lakes and roads are still open. DCNR will reevaluate whether to reopen after fourteen days.
A Random Act of Teaching: The State of Climate Change Education in PA
In Pennsylvania, teaching climate science is not required and can be fairly controversial. But that might soon change... in a few years.
Pitt Students Occupy Cathedral of Learning Demanding Divestment from Fossil Fuels
As University Trustees voted to go carbon-neutral by 2037, students say it's not enough. They want a commitment from the school to divest from coal, oil and natural gas.
Clean Air Group Calls for Stronger Rules for Coke Ovens in Allegheny County
GASP wants the health department to make good on its promise to strengthen rules to deal with hydrogen sulfide, the stinky pollutant that smells like rotten eggs.
The Smoke Readers Who Keep Tabs on Air Pollution
The smoke readers program gives citizens the skills to watch over smokestacks in their communities. “That is empowering."
Native American Leaders Turn to Solar to Power Their Communities
Indigenous communities are using the power of the sun to transition away from fossil fuels and fight pipeline construction.
On Patrol in Pittsburgh’s Urban Wilds
With development encroaching on wild areas around Pittsburgh, encounters between wildlife and humans are becoming more common. It's Doug Bergman's job to keep the peace.
Hundreds of Parents Petition Pittsburgh Public Schools to Stop Herbicide Spraying
The controversial herbicide, Round Up, is linked to health problems like cancer. The school district is reconsidering its usage of the product.
Inspiring Conservation in Unconventional Ways
A local nonprofit has figured out that getting kids excited about river conservation can be as easy as giving them a paddle and a board.
