Environment
Helping The Environment Realistically
Robert Mangino and Matt Pitzarella host the Range Resources Marcellus Shale hour, they are joined by President of the Copenhagen Consensus Center and author Bjorn Lomborg.
Regulators Step In, Stop Planned Blasting At Coal Waste Dump
There are new details about a troubled Fayette County coal waste dump. State environmental regulators are stepping in to stop planned blasting on the property, blasting that could have caused landslides or cave-ins.
Best Ways To Celebrate Earth Day 2013 In Pittsburgh
Earth Day in Pittsburgh celebrates everything a healthy environment gives us: clean air, sparkling rivers, hiking trails and amazing outdoor spaces in our city. Family-friendly festivals, special events and volunteer activities abound not just on April 22 but throughout the later weeks of April in Pittsburgh. Take part in some or all of these activities in our city this Earth Day.
Green Solutions Offered For Big Sewer Fix
The cost of cleaning our rivers and streams will be astronomical, promising to send your water and sewer bill through the roof over the next decade.
“Bike Share Pittsburgh” To Offer Bike Rentals Throughout City
Narrow streets and dense traffic have not deterred increasing numbers of local residents from pedaling to work, or riding their bikes just for fun.
DEP Investigating Fly Ash Hauling
A plan to ship coal waste on barges from Beaver to Fayette County is not going over well.
PA Farm Show Butter Display Becomes Fuel
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is almost over and organizers have an unusual plan for the 1,000-pound butter sculpture that’s been on display.
EPA Report On Fracking Won’t Address Contamination Stats
An ongoing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on natural gas drilling and its potential for groundwater contamination has gotten tentative praise so far from both industry and environmental groups.
Group Sues Mining Company Over Pollution
A citizens’ group has sued a longwall mining company in southwestern Pennsylvania, claiming it is polluting key waterways – including at least one high-quality fishing stream – that feed the Monongahela River.
5 Songs For Earth Day
Here are 5 songs for Earth Day, to keep you rocking and keep you thinking about the environment.
Experts Discuss New Environmental Ideas
KDKA Radio’s Chris Moore talks to Mark Dixon, producer, and Ben Evans, director, of “Your Environmental Road Trip” or YERT, a project and film about a 50 state “eco-expedition” that highlights environmental waste in America.
Drivetime With Vinnie Richichi:Review-2011 Chevrolet Volt
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to take a ride in Chevy’s half electric, half gas Volt!
Green Remodeling Resources Help Homeowners, Contractors
by Brittany Paris – Angie’s List Nearly 50 percent of Angie’s List members answering our online poll plan to include green building elements in their home this year, but want to learn more first. For […]













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