Sustainability News
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Help Wanted: Sustainability Manager
Allegheny County seeks to fill the position of Sustainability Manager. The Sustainability Manager reports to the Facilities Management Director and Deputy Director, Administration/Operation and is responsible for the coordination and…
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NEXT Up: Joylette Portlock on solving Pittsburgh’s sustainability challenges (plus her must-read book list)
“As executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh, Joylette Portlock works with community and business leaders to incorporate all aspects of sustainability into decision-making: social equity, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. She…
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Monaca recognized for sustainability efforts
“We are very proud to have won this award again as Monaca continues to lead the way in sustainability,” borough Manager Mario Leone said. “We continue to promote our many…
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Who won the Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge? And how did they do it?
“While the list of awardees for 2018-2019 includes a number of returning champions, like Carnegie Museums and the Borough of Monaca, several winners were competing for the first time, such…
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School climate strikes: 1.4 million people took part, say campaigners
“‘People keep asking me “What is the solution to the climate crisis?”. They expect me to know the answer. That is beyond absurd, as there are no “solutions” within our…
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Sustainable Pittsburgh Announces Winners Of Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge
“Among this year’s achievements is the collective energy savings achieved. Energy usage includes more than just electricity; it also includes natural gas and district steam. “The aggregated savings by this…
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Sustainable Pittsburgh honors companies that make environmental difference
“The winners were among more than 100 Pittsburgh employers that participated in the 13-month competition to increase performance in sustainability. Overall, the 2018-19 Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge included 2,209 actions in…
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What’s the Big Idea? Regional leaders propose what will make a better Pittsburgh
“As the kickoff to a region-wide competition, we asked a group of regional leaders to submit an idea, in 50 words or less, that, if enacted, would make Pittsburgh a…
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Call for Applications: Young Champions of the Earth
The Young Champions of the Earth Prize aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 with outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact. This prestigious prize…
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6 themes for scaling corporate action on the SDGs
“As we continue efforts to translate the transformative ambitions of the SDG agenda into action, 2019 promises to be something of a pivotal year underpinned by a series of key…