With Pittsburgh’s strong history in steel and other mill work, it comes with little surprise that our rivers have become extremely polluted. Over the years, industries have been pouring chemicals into the three rivers leading to incredibly polluted waters. According to one study, Pennsylvania is ranked second in river pollution just to Texas. Environmental Advocacy…
Month: December 2018
This Season’s Best Faux Fur Coats
So it’s Winter in Pittsburgh… again. If you’re at all like me, you probably find it difficult to look cute when snow, wind, and 20-something degree temperatures are part of an average day. We all have the classic black puffer jacket. While it is the most practical (and usually the warmest), it isn’t always the…
Follow in the Footsteps of Sustainable Travelers
As winter break approaches, anticipation can build for fun trips you may have planned. As you map out your adventure, remember to keep sustainability intertwined with your activities. Shop Locally Pay attention to where your money goes on your trip. Eat at local restaurants and buy your souvenirs from local vendors to help stimulate their…
Parks are Open for Everyone!
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…
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…
Fixer Upper: Pittsburgh Edition
Situated within a mile from the town of Mars, Pennsylvania, Downieville Road houses a small part of Pittsburgh history. The Downieville family settled on this plot of land in the late 1800’s, shortly after the towns’ birth. The family members grew and separated into their own houses on the same land. When the mother died,…