As we draw closer to the holiday season and the days get colder, thoughts of nature seem to fade away with the fall leaves. Even though the green grass is covered in a white blanket of snow, do not forget that taking care of our planet is a year round job. Look into these environmentally…
Month: November 2018
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…
Getting Crafty with Repurposing
You never know what you can do to reuse, until you try! When I was younger, I spent many afternoons at Grandma’s house. My Grandma had a rug loom that she spent many hours at creating beautiful rugs. No Weaver house was complete without a handmade rug from Grandma!
Pittsburgh: The New Global Green Machine
When most think of sustainable design, a chromed out futuristic Jetson style city comes to mind, but Pittsburgh is working hard to change that though a wide variety of green innovation. According to Green Building Alliance project manager Angelica Cirvanni, making the decision to transform spaces into environmentally conscious buildings does not necessarily always have…
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.
Judge stops Keystone XL Pipeline construction
U.S. district judge, Brian Morris, has ordered that construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline be stopped until the state government fully determines its environmental impact. The topic of the Keystone XL Pipeline is a highly controversial one, drawing critics to it for environmental reasons, homeowners’ rights, political reasons, and economic reasons. The Keystone XL Pipeline…
Wilkinsburg Weekly Part Two – St. Stephen’s Church And Fall Foilage
In week two of Wilkinsburg Weeekly, when I went to my polling place this week, I had to stop for an early morning photo. Bright, golden leaves are so beautiful against the darker colored architecture of St. Stephen’s Episcopal church, located on Pitt Street in the borough. It’s one of many historical places of worship…
Environmental Dream Jobs
Sierra Club In 1892, the Sierra Club was founded by environmental activist, John Muir. Originally based out of San Francisco, CA, the headquarters have made there way south to Oakland, CA. The Club presents the motto “Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.”. The club currently has over 3.5+ million members across the country. Not only…
Sand Crisis – The Hidden Environmental Impact Of Fracking
We have a global sand crisis that is impacting the United States, and close to home here in Pennsylvania, more than the public knows. Silica is a precious and finite resource that is increasingly more valuable to those invested in natural gas and fracking projects. Silica is preferred for fracking because the small particle size…
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…