Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant Julie GrantMay 19, 2023 A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye. CultureEnergyYour Environment Update
East Palestine drama students persevere through catastrophic disruption Oliver MorrisonApril 3, 2023 Many in East Palestine are trying to get back to their ordinary lives, as the cleanup of toxic waste continues. For students, that means putting on the school musical. CultureHealthPollutionTransportation
A new book looks at the Donora smog disaster and its lessons for today Kara HolsoppleApril 3, 2023 A new book looks at the 1948 environmental disaster that sickened thousands and left 21 dead and why it still resonates today. CultureHistoryPollutionYour Environment Update
This Philly drag show tackles climate change — on ice WHYYMarch 3, 2023 The show is a camp comedy about climate change by the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, a queer arts organization in Philly. Climate ChangeCulture
An environmental leader’s new memoir is inspired by the life and work of Rachel Carson Kara HolsoppleFebruary 16, 2023 Patricia DeMarco's story reveals the strength found in adversity, purpose and the feeling of being at one with nature. CultureYour Environment Update
Carnegie International project seeks legal personhood for a tree Bill O'DriscollJanuary 13, 2023 The black gum tree on Pittsburgh's North Side is like any other tree, but one day it could take you to court. ConservationCulture
A wildlife biologist’s new birding guide brings everyone into the flock Kara HolsoppleDecember 30, 2022 A co-organizer of Black Birders Week has written a new guide for people who love birds, and those who don’t know it yet. ConservationCultureWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ turns 60. Why it still resonates Kara HolsoppleDecember 23, 2022 The instant classic warned that chemicals could have unintended consequences on the environment. That same warning could be given today. CultureHistoryYour Environment Update
A nature poet grapples with life at the edge of the climate crisis Kara HolsoppleDecember 23, 2022 Penn State professor Todd Davis has a new book of poetry that explores the damage that people have done to each other and nature. Climate ChangeConservationCultureWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
A Philadelphia couple wrote a children’s book to help parents have ‘The Climate Talk’ WHYYNovember 25, 2022 "Coco's Journey" follows Coco the squirrel and her father on a journey to stop climate change. The story helps kids deal with climate anxiety. Climate ChangeCultureHealth
