Turns Out Birds Like to Eat Local, Too Rebecca Williams·December 15, 2017A 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 Holsopple·December 15, 2017This 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 Holsopple·December 1, 2017Some 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 Grant·November 30, 2017A 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 Holsopple·November 10, 2017The new book explores creating a sustainable city without leaving anyone behind.Climate ChangeYour Environment Update
Researcher Discusses Study that Links High Manganese Levels in Kids with Lower IQ Kara Holsopple·November 9, 2017The school district has a higher percentage of special education students than the state average. Could it be because of the manganese in the town's air?Environmental JusticeHealthYour Environment Update
Getting Real About Climate Change Kara Holsopple·October 19, 2017For decades Al Gore has been trying to convince people that climate change is real. And he’s recruiting helpers.Climate ChangeYour Environment Update
Lawsuits Around Climate Change are on the Rise Rebecca Williams·October 13, 2017The role of climate science in court is changing, with anti-regulation advocates winning more often. Climate ChangeYour Environment Update
Revoking Clean Power Plan Could Have Big PA Impact Reid Frazier·October 10, 2017The decision could impact what kind of sources Pennsylvania uses to make electricity for decades to come.Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update
Scientists Need Not Apply? Julie Grant·September 29, 2017The President's pick for Head Scientist at USDA is one of many examples of politics trumping science in this administrationFood and AgriculturePodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update
