Topic: Water Quality

Stunning new research finds fracking a major source of carbon pollution in Pennsylvania

Regulating air quality faces new challenges

“It’s frustrating that there is someone heading up the EPA who doesn’t believe in the mission of the agency,” Minott said. “It’s fine to revisit regulations to make sure they …

Submit comments to DEP for more protective water quality standards

A message from Conservation Voters of PA: “Pennsylvania has some of the most polluted waters in the country, and that’s in part because several dangerous chemicals aren’t considered “toxic” by …

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 …

Environmental groups seek more time to review Shell Falcon pipeline impact

“According to the petition cover letter by PennFuture president and chief executive officer Jacquelyn Bonomo, the cracker plant ‘sets the stage for southwestern Pennsylvania to become the country’s newest Cancer …

Study highlights concerns over planned route of Shell pipeline

That picture shows a massive undertaking. According to FracTracker, the pipeline will run through 25 municipalities in three states. As part of the process of securing easements for the pipeline, …

How to Save a Town From Rising Waters

Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles Resettlement Project is the only government-funded climate relocation in the country—and a test case for more to come. Read more

Holding local water polluters accountable. How can you help?

“Some of the problem plants are located in the region and sit along main waterways. The Cheswick Generating Station, located on the Allegheny River in Springdale, has had an expired permit …

America’s Freshwater is Getting Saltier. And That’s Not Good.

“A new study finds that the freshwater we rely on for drinking water and industry is getting saltier. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, …

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 …

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 …

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 …