Appalachia Coalition Creates Blueprint for Sustainable, Equitable Future
Reimagine Appalachia breaks away from fossil fuels, to build a carbon neutral economy with racial equity and good paying jobs.
Culture
Outdoor Afro Celebrates Freedom in Nature
The group's founder says Outdoor Afro "really doubles down on the Black joy and the ability to get out and be free."
Plan to ‘Reimagine Appalachia’ Touts Jobs, Justice and Sustainability for the Ohio Valley
A coalition wants a new vision built on natural resources and well-paying jobs, while addressing climate change and racial injustice.
How a Mad Men Ad Exec Helped ‘Brand’ the First Earth Day
In 1970, more than 20 million people helped celebrate an obscure new holiday known as Earth Day. And a storied Madison Avenue copywriter was a huge part of its success.
Environmental Film Festival Now Showing in Your Living Room
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is canceled. But you can still watch many of the films online. See a list of our favorites.
Earth Day is Virtual This Year. Here’s How You Can Participate.
This year is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but the coronavirus pandemic has moved celebrations online. Environmental groups have a month-long challenge for Pennsylvanians of all ages.
Interested in growing your own food during the pandemic? We have tips from an expert.
More people are thinking about growing their own food this summer. Long-time garden writer, Doug Oster, has some advice to get started.
A Random Act of Teaching: The State of Climate Change Education in PA
In Pennsylvania, teaching climate science is not required and can be fairly controversial. But that might soon change... in a few years.
Wait, People Live There…In the Winter?
Most of the 32,000 islands in the Great Lakes are uninhabited. But the people who live year-round on about 30 of them are banding together to preserve their way of life.
The Minds Behind Louisville’s Riverfront Revival
The Ohio River’s image in Louisville went from from dumping ground and coal barge causeway to natural resource and recreation trail.
