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Efficiency & Conservation
Pittsburgh is one of only 25 U.S. cities to be named a Solar America City through the Department of Energy.
Pittsburgh in Transition
Pittsburgh has become a leader in the new energy economy with green jobs and innovations in alternative energy technology.
A Five-Year Benchmark
Pittsburgh releases first follow-up greenhouse gas inventory in September 2010.
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News & Updates
In honor of Earth Day, the City of Pittsburgh is planning its first Earth Market and needs your help. Earth Market is a week-long farmer’s market that provides residents with Pittsburgh’s green resources and showcases local vendors. If you are part of a green organization or business, we invite you to participate in our week-long event, beginning April 23. Earth Market will promote issues of environmental protection, offer residents valuable resources on issues of sustainability and promote the growth of local green businesses. Event Info: Please contact Aftyn Giles, Sustainability Coordinator at Aftyn.Giles@PittsburghPA.gov by April 18, 2012. posted 4/12/12 @ 9:45 am
ALCOSAN Summer Science offers students in grades 4 through 8 an exciting week of hands-on activities and field trips related to the sciences of wastewater treatment and engineering. Each session is designed using Pennsylvania standards for Environment & Ecology as well as Science & Technology and Engineering Education. posted 3/30/12 @ 4:00 am
City of Pittsburgh Employees Prepare to Get Dirty! The Second Annual Mulch Madness event is being held April 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. along the Eliza Furnace Trail. Register by April 10, 2012. Email city.fit@pittsburghpa.gov or call Frank Mannella at 412-255-2383. Supplies will be provided. Director and/or Bureau Chief approval is required. posted 3/29/12 @ 2:00 am
Spend a day celebrating nature and participate in numerous family-friendly, nature-oriented walks and workshops at this free Citiparks event sponsored by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and 91.3fm WYEP. The 151-acre Frick Woods Nature Reserve offers an extensive trail system and an impressive array of habitats filled with Pennsylvania's native plants. Event Info: posted 3/29/12 @ 1:00 am
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