A rule change could shrink ‘roadless’ national forest land
The U.S. Forest Service has proposed repealing a rule that prohibits new roads in certain areas of national forests, like in the Allegheny National Forest.
Kara Holsopple
Artist creates mining sludge drawings to help clean up a polluted watershed
Sally Veach's family members leased land in central Pennsylvania to coal companies in the 1800s. Her drawings benefit the organization cleaning up the legacy pollution mining caused.
How tiny Archbald Borough is handling a data center rush
The Lackawanna County borough has more data centers proposed than any other municipality in Pennsylvania.
Profile: From environmental engineer to ‘Water Healer’
Carol Parenzan founded the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and is now turning her attention to a new way to connect people with rivers, as The Water Healer.
How an author harnessed ‘bear consciousness’ in a new short story collection
In Sherrie Flick's lastest short story collection, "I Have Not Considered Consequences," bears mingle with people in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
Take ‘The Long Walk’ in nature through art
Landscape paintings by Pittsburgh-based multimedia artist DS Kinsel are on display at the Frick Environmental Center in Pittsburgh through September 26.
Where Pennsylvania stands with regulating data centers
The passing of Pennsylvania’s new budget means that several bills to slow down data center development in the state are on hold, like repealing a key tax exemption.
New book looks at winners and losers in Pennsylvania environmental history
“Cradle of Conservation” examines how people have interacted with the environment from pre-colonial days to now.
How rising temperatures impact kidney disease risk
A new study shows rising temperatures around the world are associated with a higher risk of kidney disorders.
The swimmers who take on the Mon, together
They’ve dubbed themselves the Mon’ster Swimmers, and they brave the waters of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh together from spring until fall.
