These are remarkable times where the White House fix on “deconstruction of the administrative state” is juxtaposed to strong federal action in addressing protections for our health. The importance of […]
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Featuring Zaheen Hussain, Millvale Sustainability Coordinator
Over the last decade, Millvale Borough has earned increasing recognition for its progress in sustainable development. Zaheen Hussain, the Millvale Sustainability Coordinator (and Sustainable Pittsburgh Board Treasurer), shared with Sustainable […]
Featuring Allison Robinson, Director, UPMC Environmental Initiatives
Allison Robinson, Director, UPMC Environmental Initiatives and Board Chair of Sustainable Pittsburgh, has led UPMC’s participation in several Sustainable Pittsburgh programs including the Pittsburgh Green Workplace Challenge and the Southwestern Pennsylvania […]
Sustainable PGH Restaurants team up to feed hungry families
Participating Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants are partnering with Wigle Whiskey and 412 Food Rescue to host Libations for Donations, special happy hours designed to raise money to help prepare hot, fresh, […]
Straight Talk: Immigrants Benefit Pittsburgh
President Trump’s disputed executive order banning immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries is having a chilling effect. It’s particularly concerning for our region whose future is so closely tied to the […]
Straight Talk: Rationalizing a Severance Tax
In his budget address last week, the Governor called for a 6.5% severance tax on shale gas development. To add to the merit of the severance tax, the Commonwealth would […]