How the Teddy Bear Helped Form Our Modern View of Wildlife

The Allegheny FrontJuly 6, 2018

Teddy Roosevelt famously refused to shoot a bear tied to a tree because he thought it was extremely unsportsman-like. In fact, that's how we got the Teddy bear. But there's more to the story.

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Artist Reveals the Hidden Lives and Importance of Amphibians

Kara HolsoppleJune 20, 2018

Ashley Cecil's colorful paintings and nature-inspired steel sculptures will be on display at the Frick Environmental Center from June 28th through August 31st.

CultureWildlifeYour Environment Update

River Life on the ‘Edge of the Grid’

Lou BlouinJune 15, 2018

Jason Fleming used to be a lawyer. Now he's the caretaker for a 40-slip marina on the Ohio River. And life has never been better.

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The Making of Scott Pruitt

Reid FrazierJune 8, 2018

How does EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's faith shape his views on the environment? Our latest Trump on Earth episode digs deep into Pruitt's roots.

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition Began in Pittsburgh. And Soon the Historic Trail Might, Too.

Kara HolsoppleMay 18, 2018

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail begins in Illinois, but now there’s a proposal to extend it eastward, to Pittsburgh.

CultureHistoryRecreationYour Environment Update

The Nun With a “Green Habit”

Kara HolsoppleMarch 30, 2018

A life of serving the poor, teaching and making sure no one uses more than one paper towel.

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Seven Podcasts About the Environment You Should be Listening to Now

The Allegheny FrontMarch 16, 2018

When you've had your fill of true crime and self-reflective introspection set to music, here are a few podcasts you should check out.

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Turns Out Air Pollution Makes for Good Listening

Kara HolsoppleMarch 16, 2018

The Pittsburgh-based Group Against Smog and Pollution has just dropped the first episode of their podcast "On the Air."

CulturePollutionYour Environment Update

How to Fight Fake News with Scientific Literacy

Kara HolsoppleMarch 10, 2018

The best antidote to fake news about climate change and the environment? Scientific literacy. Here's some advice on how to improve yours.

CulturePoliticsYour Environment Update

The Thrill of Fallingwater Never Faded for Her

Virginia Alvino YoungMarch 9, 2018

Lynda Waggoner began her career at Fallingwater as a teenage tour guide in the 1960s. This month, she retires.

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