Inside the EPA’s New Rules on Methane Leaks
Usually, the discussion about climate-changing emissions centers on carbon dioxide. But the EPA is now giving methane leaks from the oil and gas industry more scrutiny.
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The Everyday Environmental Hazards Lurking in PA’s Schools
Every day, one in six Americans sets foot in a school building. And there are dozens of environmental hazards waiting for us that we could be doing more to fix.
Teaching City Kids the Value of Green Spaces
For kids who grow up in cities, a love of nature can be an acquired taste. But a program at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is showing that pitching in at city parks can spark an appreciation for the environment.
Get Ready for a Way More Detailed Look at Pittsburgh’s Air Pollution
A new research center at Carnegie Mellon University will soon give Pittsburghers block-by-block, minute-by-minute looks at the city's air quality.
Your Environment Update for May 4, 2016
A new study reveals part of the reason many Americans don't show much concern over climate change is because it's actually producing more pleasant weather—at least in the short term.
How the Politics of Fracking is Shaping the 2016 Election
Though a majority of Americans now oppose fracking, all three anti-fracking candidates in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary recently went down to defeat. So what gives?
Here’s a Home Air Quality Monitor You Can Check Out at the Library
Yet another reason to visit your local library: You can now check out this cool $200 gizmo that will tell you how good (or bad) the air is in your home.
Your Environment Update for April 27, 2016
Though Bernie Sanders' bid for the Democratic nomination may fall short, his campaign has been successful in bringing attention to key issues—including fracking.
Ants, Squirrels and Other Unappreciated Wonders of the ‘Urban Wilderness’
Every bothered to check out what that ant crawling down the sidewalk is really up to? In his new book, author Nathanael Johnson takes a fresh look at the natural mysteries hiding in plain sight.
Here’s the Right (and Wrong) Way to Dispose of Unused Medications
There's a reason you're not supposed to throw your unused medications in the garbage or flush them down the toilet. But what the heck are you supposed to do with them?
