Sustainable Pittsburgh
Whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe, reliable, dignified access to the places we need to go. Across the county, 30% of the population does not drive a car. The Week Without Driving is a nationwide movement to link the needs of disabled individuals and people of […]
Provided by: PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Join us for the fourth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week! The week's events will feature daily webinars, each featuring subject matter experts followed by an open question & answer discussion providing folks the opportunity to share their questions and receive feedback in real-time.
Presented by the Pennsylvania Municipal League. Elected and appointed officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners, and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association convene for the Municipal Leadership Summit. Officials taking part in the Summit will share resources and innovative ideas, discuss issues of mutual concern and participate in […]
Provided by: Climate Reality Project Join former Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project for a special online leadership training October 17-23 and discover how together we can build a more perfect union for our nation and a better tomorrow for our planet, powered by clean energy.
Provided by: W&J Center for Energy Policy and Management Join industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators at our upcoming carbon capture conference. This event offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, strategies, and solutions in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and network with […]
ReImagine Appalachia, Healing the Land and Empowering the People, is available for educators and students to learn about how we moved from ideation to action, and how we are moving our region forward as a leader in economic diversification and policies that benefit communities, workers, and the environment.
412 Justice is hosting their 2nd annual Environmental Justice Forum. Come out to meet and understand Candidates’ views, strategies and priorities on Environmental Justice. As they Confirm Candidates we will be sure to add the list here. There will be transportation, childcare and an interpreter (by request). So be sure to RSVP so that they […]
Provided by: Riverlife Join Riverlife and a panel of experts to explore how innovative flood risk management, ecological restoration, and public art are shaping the future of Pittsburgh's riverfronts. Hear from Jennifer Cristobal of the Army Corps of Engineers, the artists of Sans Facon, and Riverlife’s team as they discuss nature-based solutions, resilient climate strategies, […]
Join the Black Equity Coalition’s Data Justice Working Group to explore how data can be harnessed to build power, promote equity, and drive meaningful change in our neighborhoods.
Provided by: Scenic America and Scenic Pittsburgh Join Scenic America and Scenic Pittsburgh for a three-day exploration of how we are creating scenic beauty through advocacy, legislation, and community action. Hosted at the Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown, the event will feature a full day of programming around scenic conservation, a guided tour through Pittsburgh’s most […]
Provided by: Pennsylvania Municipal League Join from November 20-22 at the Penn Stater in State College, Pennsylvania, for an inspiring and transformative conference that showcases the best in sustainability and resilience! This year, we are thrilled to feature keynote speakers from the vibrant sustainable host community of State College, PA, who will share their groundbreaking […]
For the December Watts & Learn, join for a fireside chat to discuss potential changes to the Inflation Reduction Act and solar tariffs under the new federal administration. Sharon Pillar, PA Solar Center Founder and Executive Director, will be joined by Becky Campbell, Senior Director of External Affairs for Leeward Renewable Energy, and President of the Board of Directors […]
Provided by the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center through a partnership with the National Recycling Coalition. As a part of the Sustainable Materials Management Webinar Series, join this FREE webinar to learn more about the recent advances in glass physics and chemistry, and dive into future glass technologies for a more sustainable future.
Join WRI for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for progress on the clean energy transition. Speakers will explore trends to watch with respect to clean energy deployment, energy efficiency, clean energy technology innovation, grid expansion and modernization, clean energy manufacturing, IRA and IIJA implementation, rulings and decision-making at FERC, and more.
Presented by Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Solar energy can increase energy options, support economic development, provide jobs, and increase energy reliability and affordability for residents and municipalities. Local governments hold the keys to solar energy’s success, with permitting and inspection processes playing a key role in shaping energy development in the community. In this […]
Join this webinar to discuss how changes to the IRA may impact state climate actors, including threats to the law itself, related federal funding, and other federal environmental governance procedures.