Cleaning Up Coal: Future or Folly?

Madelyn BeckDecember 30, 2017

Is “clean coal” an oxymoron or an innovative energy source that will help us beat climate change?

EnergyPoliticsPollutionYour Environment Update

In Their Quest for World Domination, Invasive Plants Can Adapt to New Climates

Rebecca WilliamsDecember 21, 2017

They can be devastating to native habitats like forests and wetlands--but you have to give it to them: invasive plants are successful, in part, because they’re flexible.

Climate ChangeYour Environment Update

Turns Out Birds Like to Eat Local, Too

Rebecca WilliamsDecember 15, 2017

A new study finds that native plants are better "food hubs" for birds than non-native plants.

Bird FilesConservationYour Environment Update

Glitter Spreads More than Holiday Cheer

Kara HolsoppleDecember 15, 2017

This time of year, glitter is everywhere: holiday cards, decorations -- and in our waterways.

PollutionWaterYour Environment Update

This Age of Humans That We’re Living in? It Has a Name: Anthropocene

Kara HolsoppleDecember 1, 2017

Some say humans are creating a distinct geologic epoch. A new museum exhibit looks at what that means for the future of the planet.

Climate ChangeCultureYour Environment Update

Academia vs Industry: A Battle Plays Out at the EPA

Julie GrantNovember 30, 2017

A new policy at the Environmental Protection Agency rankles many in the scientific community.

PoliticsYour Environment Update

Author Uses Pittsburgh as Model for Sustainable Future

Kara HolsoppleNovember 10, 2017

The new book explores creating a sustainable city without leaving anyone behind.

Climate ChangeYour Environment Update

Researcher Discusses Study that Links High Manganese Levels in Kids with Lower IQ

Kara HolsoppleNovember 9, 2017

The school district has a higher percentage of special education students than the state average. Could it be because of the manganese in the town's air?

Environmental JusticeHealthYour Environment Update

Getting Real About Climate Change

Kara HolsoppleOctober 19, 2017

For decades Al Gore has been trying to convince people that climate change is real. And he’s recruiting helpers.

Climate ChangeYour Environment Update

Lawsuits Around Climate Change are on the Rise

Rebecca WilliamsOctober 13, 2017

The role of climate science in court is changing, with anti-regulation advocates winning more often.

Climate ChangeYour Environment Update