Can plants make music? The plant musician says ‘yes’ Points NorthDecember 20, 2023 A plant music machine supposedly harnesses the electricity in plants and then turns those impulses into musical notes. ConservationCulture
12 climate change books to give friends and family over the holidays Yale Climate ConnectionsDecember 15, 2023 From memoirs to history, there’s a book for everyone on your list. Climate ChangeCulture
How Pennsylvania churches are addressing climate change by tapping the power of the sun StateImpact PennsylvaniaNovember 7, 2023 Churches say solar is part of their response to climate change and “creation care” called for in the Bible. Climate ChangeCultureEnergyYour Environment Update
In Michael Mann’s new book, Earth’s climate history shows us there’s still time to act Kara HolsoppleOctober 4, 2023 "Our Fragile Moment" takes lessons from the paleoclimate record to help us survive the climate crisis. Climate ChangeCultureEnergyHistoryYour Environment Update
‘Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man’ performance about fracking and belonging coming to Pittsburgh Kara HolsoppleSeptember 22, 2023 The touring production from Kentucky finds common themes in western Pennsylvania and beyond. CultureEnergyYour Environment Update
An author revisits the Youghiogheny River and finds many changes for the better Kara HolsoppleSeptember 14, 2023 Tim Palmer updated his original 1984 biography of the river he first knew as a child. ConservationCultureHistoryRecreationWaterYour Environment Update
New documentary buries Appalachia’s ‘King Coal’ Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023 A new documentary looks at the death of coal in Appalachia, and how communities entrenched in the culture of coal mining are grieving. Climate ChangeCultureEnergy
Alcohol made from sunflower seeds?! A tour of a new distillery and educational center in Kane Sydney RoachSeptember 1, 2023 It also features the world’s longest bar made from one continuous piece of wood. ConservationCulture
Considering saying ‘I do’ to a green wedding Elaina King-BryceAugust 25, 2023 Weddings and other big events can create a lot of waste. But more people are starting to think about the environment as they plan their big day. CultureYour Environment Update
Pennsylvania’s portion of Lake Erie on track to become a national marine sanctuary Sylas YaradAugust 11, 2023 The proposal looks to protect dozens of underwater shipwrecks in Lake Erie off the coast of Pennsylvania while still allowing for fishing, boating and diving. ConservationCultureRecreationWaterWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update