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Environmental News
Melting ice reveals an ancient, once-thriving trade route (Lendbrreen, Norway),(Image from OneNote licensed under Creative Commons) It has recently been discovered deep in the tallest mountains of Norway amongst the global warming ice, a path has appeared. The once all ice and glacier is now exposed to trail markers and ancient artifacts perhaps dated back…
The Biggest Change in Our Lives- Face Masks
The Center for National Disease Control stated early on during this pandemic that the overall public must wear face masks. However there is one major problem with this call to action. Providing masks to the entire public population is very challenging. The recourses required to create these safely and efficiently are getting scarce. The recourses…
COVID-19: A Chance to Re-Evaluate our Approach to the Environment
Coauthored by Ashley Smith While many of us are concerned how Corona Virus will affect our health and economy in the long term, another area of our lives is being affected by the pandemic in some positive ways – our lived environment. NASA scientists are some of the people reporting their findings on the environmental…
“How Many People Is Too Many?”
Humans are the most adaptable creatures in the world. It is our nature and main goal in life to reproduce and start a family like most species. Our goal is to live a full life and live happily ever after. Our life expectancies are prolonging every year. Some may believe this is a good thing,…
Be Kind to the Environment! Live in a High Performance Home!
With today’s struggling economy, people not only within Western Pennsylvania but also across the entire United States are considering various ways to reduce their home energy costs. Imagine waking up every day and not having to collect so many bills from the mailbox. Bill and Marilyn Spohn from right here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania do just…
Compost: A Community Effort?
A local crew of high schoolers are helping the South Hills of Pittsburgh to effectively compost. While composting has been an effective way to reduce waste in landfills, families in Mt. Lebanon have been less than savvy. The township, along with others in the area, is filled with suburbs that produce lots of waste. With…
The Social Effects Covid has on Our Zoo Friends
It is no surprise the impact that the Corona Virus has on our everyday life in Pittsburgh. It has not only affected the human elements of our lives, but has also impacted the economy and the environment. It also it effects the social wellbeing of the animals at our local zoo. The numerous detrimental impacts of the Corona Virus on human life continue…
Pittsburgh Creating a $ustainable Economy
Economic stability is critical to a city’s wellbeing. While growing and developing, it is important to keep in mind those who live in the city and how they can be affected by new businesses in the area. Talking about providing opportunities for our community, keeping the area affordable and business who invest in the future…