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A young woman in a pony tail is holding her book "Scenic Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania" while sitting on a bench in a park

A new book by Pittsburgh author explores the natural wonders of Pennsylvania

Savannah Colberg·July 15, 2026

Author Tory Mather reflects her passion for showcasing Pennsylvania's diverse landscapes like bogs, caves, forests and waterfalls.

Conservation Culture Recreation Wildlife Your Environment Update

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New book looks at winners and losers in Pennsylvania environmental history

Kara Holsopple·July 1, 2026

“Cradle of Conservation” examines how people have interacted with the environment from pre-colonial days to now.

Climate Change Conservation Environmental Justice History Latest Stories Wild Pennsylvania Your Environment Update

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It’s easy to compost. Just drop off your food waste at a Pittsburgh farmers market

Isabel Kim·May 27, 2026

Pittsburgh offers a composting drop-off for food waste at its four Citiparks farmers markets. Bring veggie scraps, but no meat or dairy.

Climate Change Food and Agriculture Latest Stories Your Environment Update

Field Trip Offers Look at Creatures of the Night

Anne Danahy·April 16, 2026

Vernal pools are easily overlooked by humans. But for frogs, salamanders and other animals, these temporary ponds are crucial for their existence.

Conservation Latest Stories Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

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Wondering when to plant? There’s a map for that

Kara Holsopple·April 16, 2026

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was updated last fall to give gardeners and growers more accurate information about what to plant and when.

Food and Agriculture Latest Stories Your Environment Update

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A wildlife biologist’s birding guide brings everyone into the flock

Kara Holsopple·April 2, 2026

A co-organizer of the original Black Birders Week has written a guide for people who love birds, and those who don’t know it yet.

Conservation Culture Latest Stories Wild Pennsylvania Wildlife Your Environment Update

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Why a Pa. environmental group wants to press pause on data center development

Kara Holsopple·March 26, 2026

PennFuture called for a moratorium on data centers across Pennsylvania, citing concerns like water use, electricity prices and increased pollution.

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Test your home (or school) for radon to reduce lung cancer risk

Kara Holsopple·January 29, 2026

Many Pennsylvanians are unknowingly exposed to the radioactive gas in their homes, but there’s something they can do about it.

Health Your Environment Update

A sign welcoms visitors to East Palestine, Ohio in red lettering.

Research projects look at health of humans and dogs in East Palestine, 3 years after the train derailment

Julie Grant·January 28, 2026

Long term liver health, how chemicals affect dogs, sharing lessons learned with other disasters and environmental justice are all areas of research since 2023.

East Palestine Environmental Justice Health Pollution Your Environment Update

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Early spring wildflowers are blooming even earlier thanks to climate change

Kara Holsopple·January 16, 2026

Study authors used botanical records from over 100 years to explore how native wildflower bloom dates in Pennsylvania have changed over time due to climate change.

Climate Change Conservation Your Environment Update

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