Sustainable Pittsburgh
Provided by: CommuteInfo For 2021, CommuteInfo is hosting a “Commuter Challenge” to encourage people to try transit, vanpool, carpool, biking, walking and telework for their commuting trips during the week of October 18 – 24, 2021. By participating in the “CommuteInfo Commuter Challenge 2021”, commuters can find a new way to get to work or […]
Provided by: TABLE Magazine Renowned worldwide for producing America’s best lamb, Western Pennsylvania is also on the map for some of the most remarkable new chef talent in the county. The event is slated to be an all-star cook-off, with 8 collaborative chef teams from Pittsburgh’s most prominent restaurants, as well as guest chefs visiting […]
Presented by: Covestro As world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, THINC30 Youthquake, a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students, will give them a voice during the global discussions and challenge them to think about their own role as climate stewards of the future. Covestro’s […]
Provided by: CEIR "The Pittsburgh Regional Diversity Challenge: Equity, Equality, and Justice!" Save the date. More details to follow.
Provided by TransportationCampPGH TransportationCamp is an unconference bringing together transportation professionals, technologists, and others interested in the intersection of urban transportation and technology. Transportation is a major metropolitan issue, with direct impacts on economic strength, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Recent advances in technology—mobile computing, open source software, open data and APIs, and spatial analysis—present […]
Presented by: WHO, GCHA, & Partners The 2021 Global Conference on Health & Climate Change with a special focus on Climate Justice and the Healthy and Green Recovery from COVID-19 will convene at the margin of the COP26 UN climate change conference. The aim of the conference is to call on governments, businesses, institutions and […]
Provided by: BECC Join us for the second virtual BECC conference (with a potential in-person component, if safe). This year's event will build on the overwhelming success of previous BECC conferences at which 500+ participants discussed innovative policy and program strategies, shared important research findings, and engaged in building dynamic new networks and collaborations. BECC […]
Presented by: Sustainable Energy Fund Utilities and other state agencies offer energy incentive programs and rebates to make energy efficiency more affordable. In Pennsylvania, the Public Utility Commission implements Act 129, which aids businesses and electric utilities to achieve reduced energy consumption and peak electric demand. Specifics vary from program to program but often include incentives for […]
Provided by: Pennsylvania Municipal League Details coming soon!
Presented by: Chatham University Ready to Run™ Pennsylvania provides non-partisan political training to encourage women to run for government leadership positions. The day-long program targets women considering or recently deciding to run for political office, providing training and mentoring by campaign professionals, political women, and officeholders. Ready to Run Pennsylvania is also a great resource […]
Provided by: PASUP Learn what folks on local campuses are doing to reduce single use plastics!
Provided by: The University of Pittsburgh, Center on Race and Social Problems Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Center on Race and Social Problems and join us for the Florence Gibbs Momeyer Endowed Lecture featuring Haben Girma.
Creating and adding compost to the soil is one of the foundational aspects of organic gardening. Most food crops require fertile, well-drained soil, and the best way to reach both of these goals is to add compost! Interested in creating your own backyard compost but not sure where to begin? Join Grow Pittsburgh for a […]
Join the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University for a Distinguished Lecture featuring Shashank Samala. The lecture and discussion will focus on the engineering and robotics challenges behind scaling a direct carbon capture technology. Shashank Samala is CEO at Heirloom, a company whose goal is to remove carbon dioxide out of the air […]
Join the Renewables Work for PA (RW4PA) coalition, the PA Solar & Storage Industries Association (PASSIA), and the Mid-Atlantic Renewables Energy Coalition (MAREC Action) for the 8th Annual Renewables Summit and Advocacy Day in the PA State Capitol. The summit brings together industry professionals, NGOs, and decision-makers to discuss important issues to the Pennsylvania renewables market. The […]
Provided by: Water Resources Center Local governments have tremendous influence over the prospects for, and shape of, solar energy growth. The solar industry is a leading source of American job creation and attracting solar investment in your community is a great way to promote economic development and new jobs. Solar resources are inherently local and can […]