Feb 27: Bag It film and discussion

Is your life too plastic? Bag it is a movie about the effects of plastic on waterways, oceans, animals and our own bodies. Learn what you can do to reduce and eliminate your single use plastic here in Pittsburgh at this film screening and discussion, sponsored by What'sSUP and the Social Justice Committee of Calvary Episcopal Church7-9 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church (315 Shady...

Feb 25 & 27: Railroad bridge-raising info meetings

Following RP3’s lead and echoing its objections, the city issued a press release “asking Norfolk Southern to provide alternative plans to protect North Side neighborhoods and residents, the historic nature of the area, pedestrian safety, air quality and other factors, and for the railroad to be more responsive to City requests on the matter.”  The City also filed...

Feb 24: Scarred Lands/Wounded Lives screening

Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War is a compelling documentary exploring the under-reported environmental impacts of war and preparations for war. The film confronts the immensely broad ecological and human ramifications of everything from technological...

Feb 24: PA Solar Congress

The Pennsylvania Solar Congress is a free public conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in Pennsylvania. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with growing solar in Pennsylvania. The day will conclude...

Feb 23: Sustainability Salon on advanced nuclear technologies

The 85th Sustainability Salon will conclude our annual wintertime film series -- and begin a two-month pairing on "Nuclear Surprises."  Surprising, because many environmentalists would not have considered ever supporting nuclear, but might just do so after our discussions!  In...

Feb 23: Seed and Plant Swap

A Celebration of Seeds: Seventh Annual Seed and Plant SwapThis free event features a selection of seeds and plants for the public and hands-on activities for children and teens! There's a Seed Swap (South Wing Reading Room/Oversized Room), tabling by partner organizations (upstairs...

Feb 23: Industrial history and AQ

A Stroll Through History: Air Quality & IndustryGASP is teaming up with Venture Outdoors and Rivers of Steel to take hikers on a stroll through history in an unlikely location – The Waterfront. During the outing, we will explore the Battle of Homestead, U.S. Steel’s legacy, as well as our region’s air quality over time and space – all while taking a relaxing stroll along...

Feb 23 (postponed): Civic Engagement & Democracy workshop

Update:  Lynne Cherry will be traveling to Mexico to film a group of kids who are working to preserve Monarch butterfly wintering habitat.  Rather than cutting her trip short, the Feb 23 workshop will be postponed to May 11th.  Hence, the next dates will be March 9th...

Feb 22: Woman At War film and discussion

Kicking off the 2019 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival will be Woman At War, an amazing Icelandic film about activism, about family, about courage, about competence, and about compassion.  It is at once stirring, contemplative, and humorous. "Is there anything rarer...

Feb 20: The Plastic Apocalypse

Photo by Randy OlsonNational Geographic photographer Randy Olson will present his photos of plastics taken throughout the world. Justin Stockdale, Western Regional Director of the PA Resources Council, will give a presentation on the state of recycling in our region. You can learn...

Feb 17: What'sSUP Challenge meeting

A month after the What'sSUP Challenge Kickoff, the teams will gather for our second meeting.  This will be more of a working meeting for the action teams. It's not too late to join a team!  There are now five teams:      Ban the Bag (single-use plastic...

Feb 16: Theft by Eminent Domain

In many communities, citizens have divided over a peoples’ right to allow a gas well pad to be installed on their property despite any ill consequences or inconvenience to their neighbors. With the encouragement of land men and gas drillers, the response to objections of leasing...

Feb 5: Putting Down Roots with the Green New Deal

In between Sustainability Salons, Putting Down Roots will host a local gathering to learn more about the Green New Deal through an official livestream event!  Sunrise is building public support for the Green New Deal so that we can elect a candidate that champions...

Feb 4: Café Sci on plastic pollution

Café Scientifique: Straw Forward7-9 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Science (doors open at 6 for networking and refreshments).  Free to attend, parking $5.  RSVP online here.Get the scoop on the highly anticipated Straw Forward art sculpture and join Sustainable Pittsburgh, Allegheny CleanWays, Pennsylvania Resources Council, Construction Junction,...