Study Finds Fewer Greenspaces in Historically Redlined Cities
Researchers found that urban neighborhoods lack greenspace today because of a specific government policy enacted over 80 years ago.
Kara Holsopple
The new tax credits for home solar and energy efficiency you might not know about
The Inflation Reduction Act invests big in clean energy, including tax breaks for energy efficiency and clean energy at home.
An Indigenous scientist wants us to look at conservation differently
Jessica Hernandez says Indigenous science and knowledge can make conservation more holistic and help us solve our toughest environmental problems.
A Pittsburgh-area teacher finds plastic and inspiration on a Lake Erie research expedition
After a week-long expedition, 5th-grade Franklin Regional teacher Brienne May says she's better equipped to teach real-world science: "To see how questions are asked, how data is analyzed...and how obstacles are overcome."
A new report recommends ways to keep Pennsylvania wildlife and drivers safe
Wildlife corridors connect species with habitat and prevent vehicle collisions. Corridors can be anything from culverts or bridges to a series of connected land.
A new report says the promises of the plastic recycling industry don’t pan out for communities
The Ohio River Valley Institute’s report concludes chemical, or advanced recycling won’t solve the plastic pollution problem or create sustainable jobs.
How the Supreme Court’s ‘Good Neighbor’ ruling could impact air quality in Pennsylvania
The court temporarily blocked an EPA rule to reduce cross-state pollution until a challenge to the rule plays out in federal court.
“Big Bugs” land at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
The large-scale scultures of David Rogers' Big Bugs + Pollinators highlight the ecological importance of insects and pollinators.
Former DEP secretary wants spreading conventional oil and gas wastewater on roads to remain illegal
State regulators haven't issued a permit for conventional oil and gas well owners to dump wastewater on roads for years, but it still happens.
Your Lawn Is an ‘Ecological Deadzone.’ The Case For Replacing It with Native Plants
Entomologist Doug Tallamy says ditching half of our lawn space could make room for planet-saving biodiversity.
