Environmental Film Series Screening: "Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution"

Phipps Conservatory - Botany Hall Auditorium Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Filmmaker James Redford embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits and makes communities stronger and healthier across the United States. Unlikely entrepreneurs in communities from Georgetown, TX to Buffalo, NY reveal pioneering clean energy solutions while James’ discovery of how clean energy […]

The Perils of Plastics in Pittsburgh & Beyond: A Freshwater Perspective

PNC Park 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA|PA

A Heinz Awards Conversation in partnership with The Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water and The Heinz Endowments: “The Perils of Plastics in Pittsburgh & Beyond: A Freshwater Perspective” By Sherri Mason, Ph.D. Professor, State University of New York at Fredonia 23rd Heinz Awards Recipient for Public Policy Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE RSVP Left […]

The Perils of Plastics in Pittsburgh & Beyond: A Freshwater Perspective

PNC Park 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA|PA

A Heinz Awards Conversation in partnership with The Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water and The Heinz Endowments: “The Perils of Plastics in Pittsburgh & Beyond: A Freshwater Perspective” By Sherri Mason, Ph.D. Professor, State University of New York at Fredonia 23rd Heinz Awards Recipient for Public Policy Wednesday, October 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE RSVP Left […]

Making the Connection: Manganese Exposure and Children’s IQ

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Manganese is an essential additive in the steel making process, with as much as 90% of manganese consumption worldwide being used by the steel industry alone. Throughout this process stray manganese particles escape into the air. These particles are related to a variety of adverse health effects, and are especially harmful to the central nervous […]

Making the Connection: Manganese Exposure and Children’s IQ

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Manganese is an essential additive in the steel making process, with as much as 90% of manganese consumption worldwide being used by the steel industry alone. Throughout this process stray manganese particles escape into the air. These particles are related to a variety of adverse health effects, and are especially harmful to the central nervous […]

Nicaraguan Coffee Tasting with Cooperative Aldea Global

The Global Switchboard 305 34th Street, Pittsburgh, PA|PA

Taste the coffee and meet the leaders and farmers behind the internationally recognized Nicaraguan coffee cooperative, Aldea Global, during an interactive tasting and light reception. Social impact investor Oikocredit is teaming up with Building New Hope, a Pittsburgh based non-profit who collaborates with Central Americans to build sustainable livelihoods, to introduce you to the delicious […]

Free

Nicaraguan Coffee Tasting with Cooperative Aldea Global

The Global Switchboard 305 34th Street, Pittsburgh, PA|PA

Taste the coffee and meet the leaders and farmers behind the internationally recognized Nicaraguan coffee cooperative, Aldea Global, during an interactive tasting and light reception. Social impact investor Oikocredit is teaming up with Building New Hope, a Pittsburgh based non-profit who collaborates with Central Americans to build sustainable livelihoods, to introduce you to the delicious […]

Free

Healthy Schools Summit 2018

Pattan Center 3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh

The Healthy Schools Summit invites attendees to participate in a learning opportunity to promote green and healthy learning environments.  The summit will address key issues in indoor air quality, green cleaning, and school renovations, as well as interactive activities with a STEAM Curriculum workshop and Grant-Writing and Communications panel to help community members implement sustainable […]

Healthy Schools Summit 2018

Pattan Center 3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh

The Healthy Schools Summit invites attendees to participate in a learning opportunity to promote green and healthy learning environments.  The summit will address key issues in indoor air quality, green cleaning, and school renovations, as well as interactive activities with a STEAM Curriculum workshop and Grant-Writing and Communications panel to help community members implement sustainable […]