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Homer City power plant in Indiana County, Pennsylvania generated enough electricity in 2014 to power a million homes. Photo: Reid Frazier

Revoking Clean Power Plan Could Have Big PA Impact

Reid Frazier·October 10, 2017

The decision could impact what kind of sources Pennsylvania uses to make electricity for decades to come.

Climate Change Energy Your Environment Update

Scientists Need Not Apply?

Julie Grant·September 29, 2017

The President's pick for Head Scientist at USDA is one of many examples of politics trumping science in this administration

Food and Agriculture Podcasts Politics Your Environment Update

Exhibit Brings the Hard Lessons of the Petrochemical Industry Home

Kara Holsopple·September 28, 2017

What do Louisiana and western Pennsylvania have in common? For one, an industry that for better or for worse inspires art.

Culture Energy Pollution The Coming Chemical Boom Your Environment Update

Can We Talk About Climate Change Now?

Reid Frazier·September 15, 2017

While Hurricane Irma was bearing down on South Florida last week, EPA chief Scott Pruitt said now is not the time to talk about climate change. So if not now, when?

Climate Change Podcasts Politics Your Environment Update

How Plants Were Used To Gain Freedom On The Underground Railroad

Kara Holsopple·September 15, 2017

An overlooked piece of the Underground Railroad’s history is brought back to life in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park.

Culture Food and Agriculture History Your Environment Update

The Emerging Demand for “Greener” Aluminum

Julie Grant·September 8, 2017

Alcoa is officially moving its headquarters back to Pittsburgh at a time when worldwide sales of aluminum are on the rise. But can the industry meet the demand for “greener” aluminum?

Economy Your Environment Update

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Renewables in the Trump Era: Doomed or Too Big to Fail?

Reid Frazier·August 18, 2017

In the latest from our Trump on Earth podcast, it's no secret that the President is a big fan of fossil fuels. But where does that leave solar and wind energy?

Economy Energy Podcasts Your Environment Update

Teens Earn and Learn While Educating Their Neighbors About Lead Exposure

Kara Holsopple·August 17, 2017

For some teenagers in Pittsburgh, a summer job means helping their community solve its problems with lead.

Environmental Justice Health Hidden Poison Your Environment Update

Making Air Pollution Fun? Try Picking This Nose.

Andy Kubis·August 11, 2017

GASP - The Group Against Smog and Pollution - has a new exhibit to make learning about air pollution and its impacts a little more fun. Starting with a giant nose you can pick.

Culture Pollution Your Environment Update

Turning Trash into Art to Save Urban Wildlife

Kara Holsopple·July 28, 2017

Pittsburgh group Scrap the Trap commissioned street artist Bordalo II to create this raccoon piece, made from trash, to draw attention to their cause: more humane treatment of urban wildlife.

Culture Wildlife Your Environment Update

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