‘We do have questions to answer’ about single-use plastic waste, Shell internal emails reveal
Emails between Shell communication officials were made public as part of a congressional investigation into the fossil fuel industry and climate change.
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Microplastics are everywhere, even in Pennsylvania’s cleanest waterways
The advocacy group, PennEnvironment, recommends banning single-use plastic, improving recycling, and limiting "fast fashion."
New novel imagines a future where all we’re left with is our plastic pollution
Alison Stine’s "Trashlands" depicts a dystopian Appalachia, exploited for its last valuable resource, but also full of ingenuity and resilience.
Surveying the Ohio River for plastic nurdles, as Shell readies to open cracker
Activists have teamed up with local scientists to find out how many pellets are in the river now, to know if the plant spills any after it opens.
Will Pittsburgh’s bag ban reduce plastic trash in the environment?
The hope is to eliminate a source of litter on the streets and microplastics in the water. But some point to studies that show people just buy more plastic bags.
Pittsburgh City Council passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags in the city
Under the ban, plastic bags won't be an option for shoppers or for take-out. But it won't take effect for another year.
Pittsburgh City Council preliminarily approves long-delayed ban on single-use plastic bags
The ban would mean no single-use plastic bags in stores starting next year. Shoppers would have to bring their own reusable bags or buy paper bags.
Pitt study: World plastics trade accounts for 350M metric tons of CO2
Plastic traded between countries has the carbon footprint of a mid-sized European country. By 2050, it will account for 15% of the world's greenhouse gases.
Want to save the planet? Expert says don’t sweat the small stuff
With eco-friendly consumers avoiding plastic containers, green packaging is big business. But one expert says it's policy changes that will make the most difference.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Move Ahead with Plastic Bag Bans as Pennsylvania’s Preemption Nears End
The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans.
