Bringing Together Monet, Pissaro and Air Pollution

Jack AustinJuly 19, 2019

The Carnegie Museum of Art's exhibit, "Monet and the Modern City," connects the industrial landscape of the 19th century with today's air pollution.

CulturePollution

There’s This Really Good Hot Dog Stand. In the Middle of a River.

Avi Wolfman-ArentJuly 12, 2019

The Famous River Hot Dog Man has been serving tubers coming down the Delaware River for more than 30 years.

CultureFood and Agriculture

Environmental, Indigenous, and Religious leaders Gather for World Peace and Prayer Day

Jack AustinJune 28, 2019

They gathered along the Allegheny river with a Seneca water ceremony and a call to protect western Pennsylvania's water.

CulturePollutionWater

Art That Grows Awareness and Appreciation for Trees

Kara HolsoppleJune 28, 2019

A Pittsburgh artist hopes to reconnect people to trees through Tree Pittsburgh's new exhibit FRUITFUL.

ConservationCultureDesignWild Pennsylvania

Indigo Banners Bring Attention to Toxic Dyes in Our Blue Jeans

Amy EddingsJune 14, 2019

The group is growing 9,000 plants to make natural dyes for fabric that is grown, woven and dyed in Cleveland. Their project marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River Fire.

CulturePollutionWater

Poet and Journalist Chronicles Human Cost of Fracking

Kara HolsoppleJune 7, 2019

Eliza Griswold's book chronicles the story of the Haneys as they try to get the drilling company to take responsibility for pollution near her home.

CultureEnergyYour Environment Update

Amid Global Push to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Japan Envisions a ‘Hydrogen Society’

Susan PhillipsApril 5, 2019

Japan is looking beyond battery-powered electric cars. Hydrogen fuel buses are on tap for 2020 Olympics, and more fuel stations are planned

Climate ChangeCultureEnergyTechnology

Lewis And Clark Expedition’s Pittsburgh Roots Get Federal Recognition

Amy SiskMarch 7, 2019

It's official: Pittsburgh is the start of the epic journey. Expect historical markers, interpretive signs and tourists.

CultureHistoryRecreation

The Pageant Queen on an Environmental Mission

Kara HolsoppleFebruary 15, 2019

People come at environmental problems in various ways. A Pittsburgh area pageant contestant does it with big, sparkly earrings and a platform that promotes renewable energy and clean water.

Culture

The Red State Paradox

Reid FrazierNovember 22, 2018

Who are the people who gave Trump their votes? And where does their vision for the environment come from?

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