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 […]

PCCA Floodplain Management Course

Lawrence County Dept. of Public Safety 1451 County Line Road, New Castle, PA|PA

Floodplain Management Course 273 PA Construction Codes Academy This is the field deployed version of the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) MI E273 course. This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of […]

$100

PCCA Floodplain Management Course

Lawrence County Dept. of Public Safety 1451 County Line Road, New Castle, PA|PA

Floodplain Management Course 273 PA Construction Codes Academy This is the field deployed version of the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) MI E273 course. This course is designed to provide an organized training opportunity for local officials responsible for administering their local floodplain management ordinance. The course will focus on the NFIP and concepts of […]

$100

What to Expect When Fracking Is Your Neighbor in Indiana Twp.

1220 Powers Run Rd 1220 Powers Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The natural gas industry has begun work on 8 natural gas wells in Indiana Township, Pennsylvania. Moms Clean Air Force - PA will share insights into what has happened to date and how to join together to protect all the communities in the area. Come out for a discussion on how to protect your family […]

What to Expect When Fracking Is Your Neighbor in Indiana Twp.

1220 Powers Run Rd 1220 Powers Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The natural gas industry has begun work on 8 natural gas wells in Indiana Township, Pennsylvania. Moms Clean Air Force - PA will share insights into what has happened to date and how to join together to protect all the communities in the area. Come out for a discussion on how to protect your family […]