Geothermal heating, a parking area covered in solar panels and a rainwater collection system are just a few of the bells and whistles that make Pittsburgh's new Frick Environmental Center a marvel of green design.
In this episode, we take a look ahead to the opening of Pittsburgh's new uber-green environmental center and investigate whether Shell's new petrochemical facility could erase western Pennsylvania's recent gains in air quality.
You may have heard Shell is building an ethane cracker in western Pennsylvania, which means you're probably also wondering—what the heck is an ethane cracker?
In this episode, we explore the secret life of dragonflies and check out how the fight to curb climate change is reshaping a coal town's relationship to its cultural heritage.
In this episode, we dig into what's behind a recent increase in air pollution from Pennsylvania's gas industry and visit with scientists who are cataloging the planet's ecosystems for future terra-engineering projects.
In this episode, we rediscover the lost history of a canal-railroad system that was the Amazon.com of the 19th century and explore whether Pennsylvania has a constitutional obligation to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.
Many industries in the U.S. have cut their carbon footprints in recent years, but transportation remains one sector where emissions are still increasing.
In this episode, we hear about a new project that's exploring the secret life of moths and investigate if the natural gas in your home may be upping your radon risk.
