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2-9-2018

Patagonia Steps Up Environmental Activism With ‘Dating Site’ For Grassroots Projects

So he launched Patagonia Action Works, which Chouinard describes as a “dating site” that connects individuals with opportunities to support and get involved with grassroots environmental groups. It matches people with events and …

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2-9-2018

National Solar Jobs Census

“In the five-year period between 2012 and 2017, solar employment grew by 110% overall or 16% annually, adding 131,000 jobs. Within this period, solar employment grew nine times faster than …

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1-19-2018

To elevate from outdated 2009 codes, AIA PA Calls for Action to upgrade the Uniform Construction Code

The PA Uniform Construction Code Review and Advisory Council (UCC RAC) is currently re-evaluating the 2015 ICC codes for adoption in Pennsylvania. The Review and Advisory Council’s report is due …

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1-12-2018

2017 Sustainability Conference – Engineering a Sustainable Economy: Innovating Solutions for the 21st Century

On November 16, 2017, the Environmental Water Resource Institute Chapter (EWRI) of ASCE-Pittsburgh and Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Champions for Sustainability (C4S) came together for the 9th Annual Sustainability Conference.  The conference was …

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1-12-2018

Help Wanted: Learning Coordinator

Green Building Alliance’s (GBA) Learning Coordinator will assist in delivery of GBA’s Green & Healthy Schools Academy, support successful delivery of all GBA educational event activities, and support GBA’s sharing …

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1-11-2018

Sustainable Business Challenge Not Just About Saving Water, Pushes Companies To Embrace Diversity

“DAVIS: Your goals are based on sustainability, but not just in terms of energy consumption or the environment. You also focus on fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. Can you tell me a …

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1-11-2018

Is your workplace up for the Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge?

“‘Participating in [last year’s competition] helped us grow our positive social and environmental performance and it’s great to be a part of the larger effort to make that impact in …

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12-10-2017

Slippery Rock named sustainable town

The “silver” certification means that Slippery Rock has been making progress on community design and land use, energy efficiency, health and wellness, intergovernmental cooperation, recycling and waste reduction, fiscal controls, …

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11-2-2017

Final Budget Bills Littered With Bad Environmental Riders; A Budget That Failed To Address ANY Environmental Shortfalls

“The Senate and House Thursday finished work on the final pieces of the budget revenue package to deal with the state’s $2.2 billion budget deficit and fund the FY 2017-18 …

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10-30-2017

Going Local: Taking the Global UN Sustainable Development Goals to Pittsburgh with THINC30

“People who use their ‘purpose’ and drive change around their passions can do great things, including pulling up cities. And when we harness that type of change occurring in cities, …

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10-12-2017

Rabble: Investing in Urban Revitalization in Detroit

Detroit company Rabble has debuted a new crowd investment platform allowing community advocates to invest in affordable housing in urban communities where people of color and other underprivileged groups have …

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10-6-2017

Clean up our future: Pennsylvania can thrive on renewables and energy efficiency

“Natural gas is not the end game. Indeed, an economic vision based on a finite fossil fuel is inherently unsustainable. Rather, natural gas must be positioned as a transition to …

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