Aug 25: Plastic-Free Picnic

The What'sSUP? Challenge has transitioned to a new organization called Pittsburghers Against Single-Use Plastic (PASUP).  This new organization will be holding a potluck picnic to help connect folks concerned about SUPs.  Bring a food item to share (plant-based options...

Aug 24: Sustainability Salon

The 91st Sustainability Salon will (in theory) be our annual No-Topic Salon.  I say "in theory" because topics and speakers invariably arise!  In this case, I'm sure we'll be talking about climate change and possible solutions following Congress member Mike Doyle's Climate...

Aug 22-24: Oilfield art installation at Carrie Furnace

Breaking GroundAn Immersive Meditation on the Oilfields of North DakotaDocumentary artist Valery Lyman spent 4 years photographing and recording audio in the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota (2013-2016), documenting the rise of the oil industry there and the large worker...

Aug 20: Environmental Forum with Summer Lee

Join State Representative Summer Lee and local activist groups to address the climate crisis, and become engaged in the policy-making process at the local and state level.  Topics will include fracking, the Mon Valley Works, other sources of pollution, and the next steps in...

Aug 20: Election security (County Council)

Election Security in Allegheny County? Will it get better or worse?Allegheny County Council August 20, 2019The County is selecting new voting equipment, but the process is not transparent.  The options include voting equipment the Blue Ribbon Commission on Pennsylvania's Election Security found to be vulnerable and lacking voter-verifiable ballots.*  The Mueller...

Aug 14: Climate Crisis Town Hall with Mike Doyle

Congressional Representative Mike Doyle is convening a Town Hall meeting to raise awareness and inspire action on the climate crisis.  Through presentations, panel discussions, and audience questions, we'll consider challenges and solutions for addressing climate change....