Sustainable Pittsburgh

2017 Shale & Public Health Conference
2017-11-13 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | University of Pittsburgh University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The conference is presented by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Registration begins at 8:30 am; adjournment at 5:30 pm.
This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Featuring new research and practical applications:

New health registry research results
The latest Geisinger studies from Johns Hopkins’ Brian Schwartz MD and Tara McAlexander MPH
Researching the public health impacts of an ethane cracker and petrochemical development
Gwen Ottinger PhD on Fenceline Monitoring
Walter Tsou MD MPH, Executive Director Philadelphia PSR, past president of the American Public Health Association and former Health Commissioner of Philadelphia

… and more
There is also a special breakout session on addressing climate change issues in practice for those seeking professional credit hours.
Conference itself is free – $14 for buffet lunch
More Information & Registration: www.shalepalwv.org
Or call 1-800-61-SHALE

Hunger--The Gateway to Other Ills
2017-11-09 07:00 - 11:00 | The Rivertowne Brewing Hall of Fame Club at PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Though we are in the midst of an economic recovery with low unemployment and nearly nonexistent inflation, and the percentage of households that are food insecure is ticking downward, the fact remains that the numbers still are higher than they were just a decade ago, with staggering economic and social impacts.
In response, the Institute of Politics is proud to partner with The Pittsburgh Foundation and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to invite your participation in a special symposium, Hunger–The Gateway to Other Ills.
Participants will learn from national experts, state administration, and local cross-sector leaders about the national and regional meal gap; receive an update on the Governor’s goal to greater accessibility to healthy, nutritious food; and hear more about the social and economic costs of hunger.
“Food Insecurity in America: By the Numbers”
Craig Gundersen
Soybean Industry Endowed Professor of Agricultural Strategy, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Member, Technical Advisory Group, Feeding America
“Closing the Gap: Food Security in Pennsylvania”
The Honorable Teresa Miller
Pennsylvania Secretary of Health and Human Services
“Local Impacts of Food Insecurity: Health, Education, and Workforce Development”
Featuring:
AJ Harper, President of the Healthcare Council of Western Pennsylvania
Linda Hippert, Executive Director of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Lara Karet, CEO of Giant Eagle
The Pittsburgh Foundation President and CEO Maxwell King will moderate the sessions.

What's On Your Plate? Healthy Foods & Wellness Expo
2017-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Community College of Beaver County Dome, 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA, United States
The Expo features dozens of exhibitors that share the following:

Free Food & Product Samples
Live Fitness & Cooking Demonstrations
Learn About Local Community Resources
Free Health Screenings
Win Great Door Prizes

Admission is FREE. Come for a day of learning, tasting and sharing of important health information!

3RD ANNUAL WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
2017-03-09 17:00 - 19:00
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival – the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festival – will stop in Pittsburgh in March as part of its nationwide tour to showcase environmental films that inspire action.
PRC and Allegheny CleanWays will host the evening of short films that showcase breathtaking ecosystems and powerful stories of individuals and communities taking action to protect their health and the environment.

City of Pittsburgh Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Contract Roadmap
2017-03-09 07:00 - 10:00 | Chatham University, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Women-Owned Business Enterprises, please join the City of Pittsburgh’s Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) and Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Chatham’s Women’s Business Center on Thursday, March 9, 2017 for a morning of networking with City of Pittsburgh procurement officers. The event will feature small-group networking and information sessions for women-owned business enterprises to learn how to access more City of Pittsburgh contracts. Refreshments will be available. Registration required. Free and open to the public.
Contact:
Anne Flynn Schlicht
412-365-1153
aschlicht@chatham.edu

Dinner and a Documentary: Sustainability Pioneers
2017-03-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Carnegie Mellon University, Cohon University Center, 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Millions of people in the most vulnerable regions around the world are already being forced to leave their homes because of climate change. Almost 40 percent of all the US carbon emissions come from buildings, both residential and commercial. In many European countries energy efficient, climate friendly homes are common. These low-carbon homes are popping up around the US too. In the ninth episode of Sustainability Pioneers, Home Sweet Home, we follow a couple who is building a “passive house” – a tightly insulated low energy home – in the Pittsburgh area. We also visit a 100-percent electric straw bale house in Butler County and explore how performing an energy audit in an old home can reduce energy bills and climate pollution.
GBA, PHWPA, Carnegie Mellon University, and CCI will host a Sustainability Pioneers screening and the premiere of the 9th episode on March 7.

SCREENING: "Fenceline - a company town divided
2017-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Pittsburgh Mennonite Church, 2018 S Braddock Avenue, Swissvale, PA, United States
This film is presented as part of the Unite 100 Justice for All Film Series, presented by 350 Pittsburgh’s Unite 100 Campaign with the support of Sprout Fund’s 100 Days of US, in collaboration with Marcellus Protest.
Parking is available. There is a small lot very close to the church, there is on street parking, and public parking lot 2 blocks away which will be marked. All are welcome!
FILM OVERVIEW:
Named after a refinery now owned by Shell Oil, Norco, Louisiana, is home to two distinct communities – one black and one white. Though separated by mere blocks, their realities are worlds apart. A modern David and Goliath story, this movie follows the struggle of a retired teacher and the all-black Diamond Community as they pressure Shell Chemical Company to offer a fair relocation plan for the whole community.
Watch the trailer.
Conversation after movie with Thaddeus Popovich, Allegheny County Clean Air Now

Libations for Donations
2017-03-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Franktuary - Lawrenceville, 3810 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants are partnering with Wigle Whiskey and 412 Food Rescue to raise money in order to help prepare hot, fresh, healthy meals for local Pittsburghers in need. When you visit these happy hours, enjoy tasty bites, free samples of Wigle Whiskey products, and a featured specialty cocktail. For each specialty cocktail purchased, host restaurants will remit $1 toward preparation of these meals.
The next Libations for Donations will honor the sustainable commitments of Franktuary at their Lawrenceville location on 3/02/17 from 5:30-7:30pm.
