Consider this article from an environmental journalist describing the insidious logic concerning some arguments that arise in discussing over population. Among the points addressed they acknowledge the fact that overpopulation has a definitive impact on the environment, but they argue and explain as to why they do not write about it. It outwardly seems nonsensical,…

So, I’m sure we all heard about the effects of Hurricane Florence, but the effects of the hog waste overflows on the local communities have been devastating. To preface, the main perpetrator was Smithfield Foods, where millions of gallons of hog waste escaped from two of their lagoons. These lagoons can hold billions of gallons…

The Trump appointed director of the EPA Scott Pruitt overturned the Obama-era environmental regulations protecting one of the largest salmon fisheries in Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed. The Obama administration set a precedent through the Clean Water Act which specifically protected this region of Alaska; this environmental regulation protects the area from the Pebble Mines that…

As it stands, Pennsylvania is devoid of any policy insofar as the prevention or removal of lead contamination of water for early learning centers and schools. While there is policy in place for reducing risk for lead contamination from lead paints there is nothing outside of this (pa laws). Laws vary from state by state…

Elinor Ostrom was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Economics. Her work established a foundational framework supported on an evidentiary basis for rejecting a lot of discourse that has risen in regards to the concept known as the tragedy of the commons. More specifically, her analysis challenged the typical (false) dichotomy surrounding…

Pittsburgh is rife with fun and exciting events going on nearly around the clock. From the huge River Regatta and its incredible races to the smaller 5k runs seeded throughout the city for various causes, Pittsburgh always has something to do. But, how are these events powered? Where does all the energy for the plethora…

Rollback Opposition and Fuel Economy in Todays Administration President Donald Trump’s proposed rollback of Obama-era fuel economy and emissions standards for passenger cars and other motorized methods of transportation will force people to breathe dirtier air and dramatically increase greenhouse gas emissions, a pair of state attorneys’ general (hereon referred to as AG) said Wednesday….