Into the Bog: Scientists Are Trying to Learn More About Unique Peatland Ecosystems
More data are needed to understand how climate change and other factors are impacting this rare habitat.
Kara Holsopple
Dr. Karen Hacker Leaves a Legacy of Success and Criticism at the Allegheny County Health Department
Dr. Hacker wins praise for her tackling of chronic diseases, but some say her efforts to improve air quality weren't enough.
Art That Grows Awareness and Appreciation for Trees
A Pittsburgh artist hopes to reconnect people to trees through Tree Pittsburgh's new exhibit FRUITFUL.
How Ohio Compares to Pennsylvania for Oversight of Gas Industry
A law professor says Pennsylvania has better protections for the environment than Ohio.
Poet and Journalist Chronicles Human Cost of Fracking
Eliza Griswold's book chronicles the story of the Haneys as they try to get the drilling company to take responsibility for pollution near her home.
How to Save Bats as Wind Energy Expands
The number of wind turbines is expected to quadruple 2050. How do we keep bats from getting killed?
UN Warns We’re Headed Toward A Mass Extinction of Wildlife
Nearly one million species could disappear due to human activity. Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Elizabeth Kolbert helps us understand what we'll lose.
The Fungus That’s Wiping Out Frogs and Salamanders
Pitt researchers are studying the Chytrid fungus that's causing catastrophic loss to frogs. It's been called an "amphibian apocalypse."
New Book Looks at the Health Hazards of Breathing Dirty Air Around the World
Journalist Beth Gardiner travels to places like China, India and Poland to examine the impacts of toxic air, and the possible solutions for fixing a global health crisis.
Three Mile Island in His Own Words
When Chuck Kern got the news about an accident at nearby Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, he started an audio diary.
