The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the city’s four regional parks: Frick, Highland, Riverview and Schenley. The Parks Conservancy, founded in December 1996, was established by a group of Pittsburgh natives that were concerned with the deteriorating conditions of historic parks in the city. With over $110 million…
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E. Coli and Climate Change
On Friday November 23, 2018, the Trump administration released a 1,000 word report on the issue of climate change. The report comes in the wake of the deadly California wildfire outbreak, and the recall of romaine lettuce everywhere. Although President Trump still does not acknowledge climate change, and continues to believe it’s a hoax, these…
Whose House?
Whose House? With Democrats back in power at the House of Representatives environmental issues will now be acknowledged. For eight years Republicans have been in power of the House, but now that Democrats have control more policies will be passed to protect the environment. House Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson, Raul Grijalva, and Frank Pallone Jr….
Environmental Justice For All
Air pollution, bad water, and health problems plague the community of Braddock, PA. Home to 1,841 people, and a 30.3 percent poverty rate, Braddock faces environmental problems daily. 61 percent of Braddock residents are African-American. Braddock is a prime example of what comes to mind when I hear the phrase “environmental racism”. Recently CityLab ,…
What’s In Your Water?
(Photo taken by Jordyn Gilliard) In October the Pittsburgh Infrastructure Authority approved a $49 million budget for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, or PWSA, making this the largest grant and loan given to the PWSA. The money will be used to replace lead pipes scattered throughout the city. As mentioned in a blog post…
Forest Hills Goes Green
Although Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement Pittsburgh has continued to follow the agreement, and opt for eco-friendly alternatives. However, there is one area that stands out above the rest, Forest Hills. NextPittsburgh reports that Forest Hills leads the charge in environmental plans. Forest Hills, a small borough with a population…
H2-Oh No!
Nicknamed the “steel city” due to its steel mills in the 20th century Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is one the world’s fastest growing cities. The city’s recent developments, along with big name companies such as Google, and Amazon eyeing the city for prospective future offices, it is no wonder why people would want to move to Pittsburgh!…