In a climate change report published in October, scientists warn that if the environment isn’t being taken care of soon, by 2030 global warming could ensue some seriously harmful effects. In this report, one of the most prominent suggestions was reducing meat consumption in diets. In an article written by CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/08/world/ipcc-climate-change-consumer-actions-intl/index.html) cows in particular,…
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EPA Water Changes
On December 11, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced its changes in what waters in the U.S. are considered protected under the Clean Water Act. The act originally protected most forms of water in the United States from pollution and under President Obama, even smaller waterways were protected. However, as of yesterday, some major…
An Environmentally Sound Holiday
Its the holiday season! With the holidays comes lots of waste, in fact, according to the augustafreepress.com (https://augustafreepress.com/10-tips-for-a-more-sustainable-holiday-season/), Americans throw away twenty five percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New years Eve. It’s important especially during the holiday season to continue to be environmentally conscious and more aware of the things we use and the…
Endangered PA Animals
Its no secret that hunting is a popular recreational activity in Pennsylvania. So much so, that the day after Thanksgiving, is reserved so that those in school are able to take a day off and hunt. There are more than 20 species, currently endangered in Pennsylvania and five are on the threatened species list. Now…
DIY Sustainable Holiday Decor
With the holidays right around the corner, keeping things festive is of the utmost importance! However, unfortunately, around the holidays, people tend to get wasteful and buy things they might not necessarily need or use more than once. Which is why when decorating for the holidays, sustainability and decor can go hand in hand to…
Sustainable Eating in Pittsburgh
Sustainable eating options in Pittsburgh are increasing by the day. With the growing call for sustainability and the ever rising number of restaurants being added to Pittsburgh’s dining scene, it’s no surprise that the identification of sustainable dining is multiplying. Many pre-existing and new restaurants are making an effort to keep or introduce their establishments as sustainable options.