Parks and other green spaces that are put in place by cities are great ways to not only better our environment in an urban setting, but also promote good health for the people who live in that city. Parks provide a sense of community, an open area for all people to come to and…
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Litter Effecting our Waterways
Litter that is left by humans can be extremely dangerous to not only our environment but also beings that inhabit alongside us as well, like animals. Trash that is left by passage ways to big bodies of water can pose serious issues for our water as well as the organisms that live in the water…
Arctic Region is Beginning to Melt
The artic region of our planet is very important to our survival and the stabilization of our climate. The artic contains a large amount of ice, which not only provides a climatic service to Earth but also a habitat for people and animals alike. With the recent increase in overall warming of our environment, it…
Buses keep Moving Even With Electricity
Carbon emitting vehicles have played a major part in the reason why our air is so polluted. Forms of public transportation, like buses and subway trains, have helped with the reduction of air pollution. With public transportation, air pollution is reduced because those people aren’t driving their own vehicles, rather they are riding together on…
Save the Reefs
Over time, people have become increasingly concerned for our environment, not only on land but also at sea. Coral reefs are an important part of marine biology, as they provide a home for a large amount of marine life. They also are used by people for commercial purposes, as they are seen as supports for…
Gone With the Wind
As we have started to shift to green energy, there has been an ongoing debate about what method or generating energy is the most fuel efficient. One of these methods that has gained a large amount of popularity is wind energy. Although wind energy is becoming a more acceptable way to have a fuel efficient…
Florida’s Red Tide
Politicians from opposing parties tend to never agree on heavily debated topics, but there is one issue that both sides can agree on; our environmental crisis. With elections around the corner, voters and politicians alike are increasingly concerned about our environment, especially in Florida. The infamous red tide in Florida, which is a large collection…
GASP!
Non- Profit Organizations Helping Better Pittsburgh’s Air Quality Pittsburgh’s air pollution has continued to be an issue even after the closing of multiple industrial factories in the area. Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP), a non-profit citizens’ group, helps work towards a healthy and sustainable environment. Based out of Southwestern, PA, the organization has a…
Air Pollution in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has become a popular up and coming city over the last few years that has explored sustainable areas within its business sector and community. However, there are still environmental issues that the city faces as a whole. Although the city consistently ranks as one of the top up and coming cities in the country,…