FIRST PERSON: Denele Hughson, Grow Pittsburgh’s new executive director
“Seeds and plants want to grow. That is their purpose. You just have to get the right conditions for it, and everyone can learn it.”
Kara Holsopple
How a determined crew of DumpBusters clears a ton of trash from a Pittsburgh hillside
Volunteers spent just three hours clearing more than a ton of trash at one of the dozens of illegal dumpsites in Allegheny County slated for cleanup by Allegheny Cleanways.
Why dragonflies found in the Ohio River could mean good news for the industrial waterway
Dragonfly and damselfly larvae found in the Ohio River surprised researchers. Aquatic insects are indicators of ecosystem health.
Meet the new leader of Pittsburgh’s clean air watchdog
Patrick Campbell says GASP will focus on environmental justice and become more involved in communities that bear the burden of air pollution.
A dark sky advocate says light pollution separates us from the stars
The astronomer who helped Pittsburgh with its new dark sky lighting ordinance says, "I want more people to see the Milky Way right from where they live."
New book explores private land, public good and fracking in Pennsylvania
A sociologist looks at how the environmental and community impacts of the natural gas boom in Lycoming County challenged closely-held rural values of independence and private property rights.
Why It’s Taking Pennsylvania so Long to Regulate Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
In 2017, DEP started developing regulations for PFAS, a class of "forever" chemicals. It might be done by 2023. PFAS is linked to some types of cancers.
Local Governments Plan for Climate Change With Help From a State Program
Small towns and boroughs across Pennsylvania are taking climate action - addressing things like aging infrastructure, energy efficient lighting, and environmental justice.
Teaching Machines to ID Birdsongs to Help Save Imperiled Species
The first publicly available soundscape recordings of bird sounds with more than 16,000 annotations will help teach computer models to identify bird species.
Kids Make a Video Celebrating ‘Litter Gitters’ in Their Community
Budding filmmakers work on a project they hope will draw attention to the litter problem in Beaver County, and inspire other kids to make a difference.
