Eat Food? Let's Talk!
2019-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Allegheny County Dept of Human Services, 1 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Come share your thoughts, concerns and ideas for stronger and healthier communities.
The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council (PFPC) is developing a food action plan for Allegheny County. Let’s build a better food system together!
Food and childcare will be provided! Food will be available starting at 5:30, with discussion from 6:00-8:00.
Learn more at https://foodactionplan.org/

FILM SCREENING: Hearts of Glass
2019-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | South Side Works Cinema, 425 Cinema Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hearts of Glass follows the rocky start up of Vertical Harvest, a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that provides local crops to Jackson Hole’s tony restaurants as well as employment for people with disabilities. Plants and people grow together in this intimate portrait of innovation, inclusion and community.
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The inaugural Richard Meritzer Award, co-sponsored by the City-County Task Force on Disabilities and ReelAbilities Pittsburgh, will be presented to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The award honors the memory of Richard Meritzer (1953-2019), who served as ADA Coordinator for the City of Pittsburgh from 2007 to 2019 and was a leader in promoting understanding and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Following the program there will be a catered reception.

PFAS Special Forum
2019-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Road, Coraopolis, PA, United States
To further educate local residents and environmental groups about the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The panel will be moderated by Kristina Marusic, a reporter with Environmental Health News, and Oliver Morrison, a reporter with PublicSource, who have led news coverage of PFAS in the Pittsburgh region.

Mother Earth News Fair
2019-09-13 12:00 - 2019-09-15 17:00 | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA, United States
The Mother Earth News Fair is your passport to money-saving hacks, health-boosting remedies, and environmental strategies from leading experts and entrepreneurs around the country. In addition to presentations and hands-on workshops, you’ll encounter a vast marketplace abounding with innovative resources and products to enrich your life. Admission for children is free, and there are plenty of youth-oriented activities – including live animals!
With growing emphasis on interactive programming, you can learn new skillsets live and on-site. More than ever before, the Mother Earth News Fair is truly an immersive experience where MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine comes to life.

Distinguished Lecture - Carbon Dioxide Removal: An Essential Element for Meeting Global Climate Goals
2019-09-17 12:00 - 13:20 | Carnegie Mellon University, Bosch Conference Room, 5201 Scott Hall, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join the Scott Institute and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy for a Distinguished Lecture featuring Scott Institute Professor of the Practice and Energy Futures Initiative Principal Joseph Hezir. The Carnegie Mellon Heinz College and Chemical Engineering alumnus will discuss carbon dioxide removal’s role in climate change mitigation.

Pittsburgh Region Workplace Charging Workshop
2019-09-17 12:30 - 16:00 | Serendipity Labs (Argo AI Building), 2545 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
We invite professionals interested in learning more about how to provide a valuable employee and tenant benefit, reduce emissions from commutes, and increase EV adoption in the Pittsburgh region by installing charging stations at your workplace or property.

National Green Infrastructure Certification Program
2019-09-18 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-09-25 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.

A Conversation on Race
2019-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 | 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)

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.
