How Cities Are Planning to Survive Climate Change Kara HolsoppleJanuary 5, 2018 Federal action on climate change has stalled, but there are places in America where it is still being taken seriously -- cities. Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeHazardous to Your HealthYour Environment Update
The Healthy Benefits of Neighborhood Greenspace Kara HolsoppleJanuary 5, 2018 In urban neighborhoods, trees could prove to be more than just a nicety, but a necessity, when it comes to people’s health. Environmental JusticeHazardous to Your HealthYour Environment Update
Who Will Pay for Trump’s Plan to Bail Out Coal? Reid FrazierJanuary 4, 2018 On the campaign trail Donald Trump vowed to save coal mining jobs. But he never said he'd have us pay the bill to save them. EconomyEnergyPoliticsYour Environment Update
Cleaning Up Coal: Future or Folly? Madelyn BeckDecember 30, 2017 Is “clean coal” an oxymoron or an innovative energy source that will help us beat climate change? EnergyPoliticsPollutionYour Environment Update
In Their Quest for World Domination, Invasive Plants Can Adapt to New Climates Rebecca WilliamsDecember 21, 2017 They can be devastating to native habitats like forests and wetlands--but you have to give it to them: invasive plants are successful, in part, because they’re flexible. Climate ChangeYour Environment Update
Turns Out Birds Like to Eat Local, Too Rebecca WilliamsDecember 15, 2017 A new study finds that native plants are better "food hubs" for birds than non-native plants. Bird FilesConservationYour Environment Update
Glitter Spreads More than Holiday Cheer Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2017 This time of year, glitter is everywhere: holiday cards, decorations -- and in our waterways. PollutionWaterYour Environment Update
This Age of Humans That We’re Living in? It Has a Name: Anthropocene Kara HolsoppleDecember 1, 2017 Some say humans are creating a distinct geologic epoch. A new museum exhibit looks at what that means for the future of the planet. Climate ChangeCultureYour Environment Update
Academia vs Industry: A Battle Plays Out at the EPA Julie GrantNovember 30, 2017 A new policy at the Environmental Protection Agency rankles many in the scientific community. PoliticsYour Environment Update
Author Uses Pittsburgh as Model for Sustainable Future Kara HolsoppleNovember 10, 2017 The new book explores creating a sustainable city without leaving anyone behind. Climate ChangeYour Environment Update