Learn about The Plastic Bank and how it is helping to keep plastic out of the oceans all over the world. “It‘s our mission to stop Ocean Plastic by gathering a billion people together to monetize waste while improving lives. Plastic Bank is a root cause solution to prevent the flow of plastic into our oceans.” https://www.seeker.com/videos/earth/the-blockchain-solution-to-plastic?jwsource=cl
Author: anna.dacierno
Carbon Dioxide Levels Off the Charts
Carbon Dioxide Emissions have reached a record high over the year of 2018. New outlets everywhere are covering the alarming reports. To find out more about why 2018 has promoted rising carbon dioxide levels than ever before, check out the following links. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/12/05/carbon-dioxide-earths-atmosphere-soars-highest-level-millions-years/2215508002/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/22/climate-heating-greenhouse-gases-at-record-levels-says-un
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…
A Vegan Thanksgiving
Calling all vegans and others interested in creating a sustainable Thanksgiving meal. You can still celebrate the holiday the same way everyone else does; by eating a lot of good food. Here are some of the best vegan recipes for the holiday: Vegan Cornbread: Not only will this recipe satisfy carb cravings, but it also…
Link to Grist Environmental Blog
LGBTQ and environmental have a lot more in common than you might think… Learn more by clicking on the link below. https://grist.org/article/transgender-rights-climate-intersectionality
California Wildfires
California Wildfires have become the talk of the nation over the past few weeks. Of course, coverage could not be complete without presidential insight. President Trump made headlines when he placed blame for the fires destruction on gross mismanagement. This statement stirred up a rather large controversy. Both citizens and news analysts were quick to refute Trump’s…
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…
Pittsburgh’s Top 5 Sustainability Organizations
Top 5 Environmental Organizations in Pittsburgh: 1. PA Environmental Council – pecpa.org PA Environmental Council (PEC) aims to rebuild and restore the original environments found in the Western Pennsylvania area. They do so through various initiatives in innovation, collaboration, education, and policy. The organization has been around since the 1970s and continues to work with the…
Sustainable Pittsburgh
In recent years, Western Pennsylvania has put forth major efforts to create a more sustainable environment that is beneficial to all living things, especially people. The site Sustainable Pittsburgh, was created to be a resource for those who are looking to gain a deeper education in terms of environmental movements and other green initiatives. The…