“Downstream” Documentary Looks at Pollution in Pennsylvania’s Water
Pennsylvania has 83,000 miles of rivers and streams. A new documentary tells the story of the many threats to these waterways.
Kara Holsopple
The Dangerous Work of Building Pipelines
A new investigation into the safety of the people building America’s oil and gas pipelines reveals a high fatality rate.
The Fruit Forager
The author of a new book says it’s time to take food into your own hands. The outdoors is a good place to start.
The Best Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of
Parks, trails and even public swimming pools all over the country are funded by a federal program that many Americans have never even heard about, and it’s about to expire.
How You Recycle Plastic is About to Change
The global market for recycling has changed dramatically over the last year. And it’s already trickling down to what happens curbside.
This Machine Will Change The Way You Think About Plastic
Plastic has become the poster child for the wastefulness of the modern world. But Dutch designer Bart Bleijerveld says it’s a really useful, even beautiful material. We’re just using it the wrong way.
Asbestos is Still Killing People. Why Hasn’t Our Government Banned It?
Many people think asbestos is a product and problem of the past. But there's a third wave of the disease linked to up to 15,000 deaths a year.
Three Pittsburgh Parks Vying to be Added to National Register of Historic Places
Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. But efforts are underway to get three more parks listed by 2020: Frick Park, Highland Park, and Riverview Park.
Read the Label: Chemical Safety Under the EPA
The way the EPA regulates chemicals is changing. It's a policy shift that could prove deadly.
Artist Reveals the Hidden Lives and Importance of Amphibians
Ashley Cecil's colorful paintings and nature-inspired steel sculptures will be on display at the Frick Environmental Center from June 28th through August 31st.
