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 […]

PITTSBURGH 2030 DISTRICT PROGRESS REPORT RECEPTION

The National Aviary 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by: Green Building Alliance. Join GBA's 2030 District team for the return of our in-person celebration of property partners in the Pittsburgh 2030 District!

Metrics that Matter: Evaluating Green Stormwater Infrastructure Performance

Virtual

Provided by: Water Resources Center Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is being implemented with greater and greater frequency throughout the country in order to meet water quality goals, enhance our communities, improve climate change resiliency, and even reduce costs. It is considered an important tool for communities addressing source reduction, particularly under the recent municipal consent […]

2022 Nature of Place Symposium, "The Voice of Change"

Virtual

Provided by: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens This year, our symposium theme is “metamorphosis.” One of the largest obstacles in our human response to environmental issues like climate change has nothing to do with technology, knowledge, or intelligence: it’s human behavior and mindset. We often fear change, struggle to authentically communicate with those around us, […]