Sustainable Pittsburgh

A Conversation on Race
2019-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | University of Pittsburgh, Room 2017, Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
CRSP Director Emeritus Donald M. Henderson and Professor Larry E. Davis discusses the past, present, and future of race in America.
After the lecture there will be an unveiling of the Larry E. Davis Award for Excellence in Race Research which will be an annual award to be given to an emerging scholar producing impactful research on race in America.

“A Return to the Madhouse: Climate Change Denial in the Age of Trump.”
2019-09-19 14:00 - 15:15 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, United States
Michael Mann, distinguished professor of Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University will review the scientific evidence of climate change, the reasons we should care, and the often absurd efforts by special interests and partisan political figures to confuse the public, attack the science and scientists, and deny that a problem even exists.

Pittsburgh Climate Strike
2019-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Pittsburgh City County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
On September 20th, students worldwide will strike for climate action. Fridays for Future PGH is hosting a strike in Pittsburgh to coincide with this global movement, demanding climate action in the community.

Alcosan's 2019 Open House
2019-09-21 09:00 - 16:00 | ALCOSAN, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us for the region’s largest watershed and environmental festival, featuring hands-on environmental exhibits, treatment plant and laboratory tours, microbiology and watershed life demonstrations, and educational activities for all ages!

Integrity of Creation Conference: Toward a Healthy Planet
2019-09-24 19:00 - 2019-09-25 20:30 | Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom, 1015 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The fifth Annual Presidential Conference on the Integrity of Creation focuses on the topic Toward a Healthy Planet to discuss what is going right with planet earth. The interdisciplinary conference invites participants from different disciplines to engage each other in civil discourse on a different topic each year.
The conference series was commissioned by former President Charles J. Dougherty as an endowed academic event that celebrates the Spiritan mission of Duquesne University. The current University President, Ken Gormley, continues to inspire excellence in support of the Spiritan mission as the conference series develops.
The conference has three goals:
1. To provide a scholarly opportunity to engage established and emerging research on the conference topic
2. To foster interdisciplinary discourse on each topic, such as among science, health, philosophy, religion and policy
3. To enlighten public awareness and discussion of the conference topic
Conference Schedule (PDF)

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program
2019-09-25 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-10-02 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-10-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join the Penn State Center Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority (PWSA) for our National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) – the standard for national certification of green infrastructure construction and inspection.
This certificate program covers the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure relating to the Pennsylvania Best Management Practices (PA BMP) manual. It includes class lectures, field tours, and discussions about specific green stormwater issues around southwest Pennsylvania.
Candidates who complete this program are prequalified to sit for the Water Environment Federation’s certification exam.

Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Conference
2019-09-26 08:00 - 2019-09-27 13:00 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States
At PAEE.2019, the energy efficiency industry’s most prominent players will convene for two days of valuable networking and dynamic discussions about developing policy, emerging technology trends, and the future of energy efficiency.

4th Annual Equity Summit
2019-09-26 08:00 - 2019-09-27 17:00 | Wyndham University Center, 100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Gwen’s Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, present the 4th Annual Equity Summit, Intersectionality: Gender, Race, & Systemic Implications for Black Girls.
Day One will begin with an update on systemic issues impacting Black Girls locally and nationally, followed by an exclusive screening of “PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools,” a documentary film by Monique W. Morris, Ed.D. and Women in the Room Productions. A panel discussion with Dr. Morris will follow the documentary screening.
Day Two will be filled with plenary sessions, panel discussions, and breakout sessions with local and national experts focused on advancing equity for Black Girls.

Greene County Solar Festival
2019-09-28 10:00 - 18:00
Greene County’s first ever Solar Festival will feature opportunities to talk to solar installers, look at electric vehicles, and hear from Greene County Residents who recently made the switch to solar. But this festival isn’t just about solar energy! Activities and music will be featured throughout the day. Festival attendees can expect a wide variety of local vendors selling food, crafts, and goods. In addition, organizations are invited to showcase the work that they’ve been doing in the region.

Public Hearing for Net Zero Energy Legislation
2019-10-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Pittsburgh City County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Public Hearing for ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine – Zoning, Chapter 915 – Environmental Performance Standards, subsection 915.06, Sustainable Development for Publicly Financed Buildings, by deleting certain language and adding a new subsection 915.08 titled “Sustainable Development for City Owned Facilities”

Living In A Material World: How To Prioritize And Manage ESG Issues
2019-10-03 08:30 - 12:00 | Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA, United States
Join us for this interactive workshop with Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship as we review a process for identifying priority ESG issues, discuss how to create a materiality matrix, and understand how it can drive strategic decisions that engage internal and community stakeholders.

Inspire Speakers Series: Environmental Health, Art and Activism featuring Mel Chin
2019-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at the Kaufmann Center, 1825 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join us as we welcome world-renowned artist Mel Chin and local artist Ginger Brooks Takahashi for Inspire Speakers Series: Artists as Advocates!
Working in public advocacy is contrary to the commonly understood stance of the artist as an individual. Can creative originality be exercised by the artist and still be responsible to the needs of others?

Butler Harvest Solar Tour
2019-10-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Northgate Plaza, 116 US 19, Harmony, PA, United States
The Butler Harvest Solar Tour will demonstrate how residential, business, and public buildings across Butler County have been harvesting solar energy and generating savings. Solar tourists will be taken by bus to visit a diversity of solar installations across the county, guided by a knowledgeable solar experts who can help them learn how they might go solar at their own home or business. The tour will culminate with a solar happy hour where food and drink will be served.
