Jan 27: Civic Engagement and Democracy workshop

Young Voices for the Planet is a series of short films about activist kids, making a difference in their communities and in the world.  Topics range from solar panels to sea level rise, plastic straws to planting trees, oil spills to environmental racism.  YVFP welcomes...

Jan 26: Racial Justice Summit

The 21st Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit (formerly the Summit Against Racism), a multi-cultural initiative of the Black & White Reunion, will once again be hosted by the Metro-Urban Institute at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.Panels and workshops 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the...

Jan 24th: Railroad project briefing

Dirty, dangerous, and in your backyardNorfolk Southern Railroad is accelerating plans to raise bridges in our communities in order to run longer double-stacked trains along a 20-mile route through 24 communities.This is projected to increase pollution in these communities by the equivalent of 6,800 buses per day. Norfolk Southern has tried to push this through without...

Jan 22: Co-opoly!

A fun evening at East End Brewery, connecting with your neighbors through collaborative play!7-9 p.m.  at the East End Brewery (147 Julius St., 15206).  Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chamber of Cooperativ...

Jan 21: UNITE Kickoff

Join Representative Summer Lee for the launch of a new political organization in Allegheny County!We live in a time of endless possibilities! More and more working people from all walks of life are turning their hopes, anger, and vision into action. Together, we have won real victories...

Jan 20: What'sSUP Challenge kickoff

For 2019, we will attempt to slay the dragon of single-use plastic (SUP) ... in our own homes, where we shop, where we dine, and where we work.We kick things off on Sunday, January 20 with an extravaganza (!) of facts, eco-products, action groups, and the documentary "Bag...

Jan 19: Sustainability Salon on Trains

Due to weather, we made some portions available via livestream.  Michael Alexander and David Tessitor on passenger trainsandMatt Mehalik on the recent fire at Clairton Coke Works, and the plant's emissions sinceAlso, here are additional documents on the hazards of extreme...

Jan 15: Petrochemical Invasion

The Petrochemical Invasion of Western PA:  Its Environmental Consequences and What Can Be Done About ItA panel discussion about the consequences of the petrochemical build-out in Western PA and some of the alternatives. 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills (Sunnyhill): 1240 Washington Rd. Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228.Presenters:Matt Mehalik,...

Jan 9: Water Warriors film screening

Join Pittsburgh United for a film screening, panel discussion, and dinner. The film Water Warriors tells the story of a community’s successful fight to protect their water from the oil and natural gas industry. Donations collected at the door at a pay-what-you-can basis. 6:30-8:30 at the Glitter Box Theater (460 Melwood Ave, 15213).Film Description: When an energy company...