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

Revoking Clean Power Plan Could Have Big PA Impact

Reid FrazierOctober 10, 2017

The decision could impact what kind of sources Pennsylvania uses to make electricity for decades to come.

Climate ChangeEnergyYour Environment Update

Scientists Need Not Apply?

Julie GrantSeptember 29, 2017

The President's pick for Head Scientist at USDA is one of many examples of politics trumping science in this administration

Food and AgriculturePodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

Exhibit Brings the Hard Lessons of the Petrochemical Industry Home

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 28, 2017

What do Louisiana and western Pennsylvania have in common? For one, an industry that for better or for worse inspires art.

CultureEnergyPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomYour Environment Update

Can We Talk About Climate Change Now?

Reid FrazierSeptember 15, 2017

While Hurricane Irma was bearing down on South Florida last week, EPA chief Scott Pruitt said now is not the time to talk about climate change. So if not now, when?

Climate ChangePodcastsPoliticsYour Environment Update

How Plants Were Used To Gain Freedom On The Underground Railroad

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 15, 2017

An overlooked piece of the Underground Railroad’s history is brought back to life in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park.

CultureFood and AgricultureHistoryYour Environment Update