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.
Climate Change
Pa. bill aims to create a level playing field for direct-to-consumer EV sales
The bill would open the direct sales model to other EV makers besides Tesla that don’t have a network of franchised dealerships.
Groups say Nippon Steel investments will perpetuate coal and air pollution in the Mon Valley
They say upgrades don’t incorporate newer technologies but instead are "stopgap things to make U.S. Steel profitable in the short term."
Beyond the compost bin: How Pittsburgh restaurants are reimagining waste
From spent grain and citrus peels to reusable containers and local sourcing, food establishments across Pittsburgh are redesigning systems one decision at a time.
Pennsylvania lawmakers consider balcony solar to offset electricity bills
These low-cost solar panels plug into any outlet and generate enough electricity to power a refrigerator or TV, lowering electric bills.
How Trump’s $700M to the coal industry could impact Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania could see increased coal mining and more air pollution coming from neighboring states.
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.
It’s easy to compost. Just drop off your food waste at a Pittsburgh farmers market
Pittsburgh offers a composting drop-off for food waste at its four Citiparks farmers markets. Bring veggie scraps, but no meat or dairy.
Pennsylvania fruit crops decimated by warm April and hard freezes
Fruit growers across Pennsylvania have experienced partial to total losses of crops like apples, peaches, plums and cherries.
Penn researchers are turning food scraps into building materials — from pineapple peels to celery stalks
Researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.
