Environmental Racism and the Climate Crisis

Virtual

Join the YWCA for their Action Conversation: Environmental Racism and the Climate Crisis Low-income women in communities of color are disproportionately burdened by environmental problems, including the extreme weather caused by climate change. We must act together now to enact policies that address the climate crisis and its ongoing connection to indigenous injustice, racism, and […]

Large-scale Solar Development: Water Quality Risk, or Green Infrastructure? The PV-SMaRT Project

Virtual

Provided by: Water Resource Center Solar energy is now the least expensive form of electric energy generation in world.  Consequently, the market for solar energy projects is surging, with large-scale projects being proposed in every state in the nation.  Large-scale PV solar projects, in particular, present unique and uncertain risks and opportunities to water quality […]

Earth Day Extravaganza

Virtual

Join the Center for Creative Reuse this Earth Day for a virtual extravaganza celebrating art and the environment. Learn about Earth Day! We will share some facts about Earth Day and tidbits of its history. Learn about Creative Reuse! We will also be sharing the story of our organization, as well as information about the […]

Tapping Opportunities in the Circular Economy

Virtual

Provided by: Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability The world consumed record high levels of virgin materials in 2021, even as reuse and recycling rates remain stagnant. In addition to polluting our air, soil, and waterways, the throwaway economy deepens social inequity through low wages and environmental costs borne mostly by marginalized communities. The opportunity […]

DISCOVER x UNTITLED OPEN TALKS

Virtual

Provided by UNTITLED This talk will feature Democratic Society (Demsoc), a non-profit based in Brussels with offices across Europe. Demsoc works to create a democracy that works for everyone. This includes democratizing climate action and involving people in the transition to a just, resilient climate future. Because Climate Action enables us a future and Democracy […]

PA Solar Center Solar Soiree

Energy Innovation Center 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Provided by: PA Solar Center Join the PA Solar Center for their first fundraiser in a luminous evening filled with music, inspirational speakers, fun, and friends as they celebrate their successes over the past few years and look to the future of expanding clean energy across the state.

Forging the Future for Energy Efficiency

Philadelphia Navy Yard

Presented by: KEEA Forging the Future for Energy Efficiency is back! Join us Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12 for two full days of energy efficiency programming. Learn, network, and re-connect at our first in-person event of 2022.

Climate Change: The Cost of Inaction

Virtual

Provided by: E2 Climate change is now a serious economic issue. Last year, climate-related disasters inflicted nearly $150 billion in damage to America's economy. In Pennsylvania alone, climate disasters led by Hurricane Ida cost the Commonwealth between $2 billion - $5 billion, according to NOAA. And that's not including rising insurance rates, increased food costs […]