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Your Voice, Your Neighborhood: Why Local Government Matters for Our Environment and Our Right to Vote Webinar
ZoomAlthough it’s right in our backyard, how local government works and what it can do for us is often a mystery to many residents. But here in Pennsylvania and across the nation, the smallest forms of government are doing big things for you and your community, impacting your water, air quality, and even your right […]
The 1948 Donora Smog Disaster – 75th Anniversary
ZoomTUESDAY, SEPT. 26, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m. The Battle of Homestead Foundation presents a free Zoom program "The 1948 Donora Smog Disaster – 75th Anniversary" presented by Brian Charlton of the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum. The 90-minute program with audience Q&A explores the events leading up to the October, 1948 onset of intense […]
Petchem Teach-In Series: Chemical Disasters & Emergency Response
ZoomLearn what is "supposed to happen" under official emergency response hierarchies and right-to-know frameworks, what a Local Emergency Planning Committee is & how to engage, and hear how Pittsburgh organizers responded to a week-long benzene release from the Shell ethane cracker.
Fresh Voices for Clean Air – Apply Today!
ZoomThroughout 2023-24, the cohorts in each city will meet virtually to participate in discussions with each other as well as guest speakers. This year, Fresh Voices will be partnering closely with Communitopia’s Pittsburgh Youth for Climate Action (PYCA). The team will learn more about air quality while building the skills necessary to become effective environmental […]
Petrochemical Lunch and Learn Series – IV. Better Choices
ZoomJoin Black Appalachian Coalition for a five-part webinar series on empowering our independence from petrochemicals IV. Better Choices - building a fossil-free future, developing renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, recycling, and sustainable design
“A New Vision for the Mon Valley 2024 and Beyond” Presented by the Battle of Homestead Foundation
ZoomTHURSDAY, AUG. 17, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m. The Battle of Homestead Foundation presents a free Zoom program "A New Vision for the Mon Valley – 2024 and Beyond". The 90-minute panel discussion with audience Q&A explores how the Mon Metro Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of companies and community organizations are working to bring […]
Pollution and Children’s Health: East Palestine and Beyond
ZoomHealthFirst PA will hold a webinar to discuss pollution and children's health, particularly in the context of the East Palestine chemical spill and its impacts on Western PA.
Petrochemical Lunch and Learn Series – III. What We Can Control
ZoomJoin Black Appalachian Coalition for a five-part webinar series on empowering our independence from petrochemicals III. What We Can Control - how to avoid unhealthy petrochemical exposures, including labeling and food choices
Hydrogen Blending in Buildings: Bad for Health, Bad for Climate
ZoomJoin PSR PA to learn more about hydrogen as part of our deep commitment to protect the planet and all who live here from the existential dangers of climate change. We will discuss why hydrogen means increased GHG emissions and ongoing reliance on methane and coal; how it increases risk of accidents and fires, continued […]
Train Safety: Rail Proliferation and its Negative Impacts on Cancer and Health
ZoomGlenn Olcerst, Rail Pollution Protection Pittsburgh (RP3)'s General Counsel, will present over this topic. Those attending the July 13 presentation can expect coverage of the following topics: The health impacts of increased train volume from Group 1 carcinogenic black carbon locomotive diesel Rail risk and failure points The impact of climate change on our national […]
A New War on Cancer – Book Event
ZoomJoin Protect PT and award-winning journalist Kristina Marusic as we delve into the pages of this groundbreaking book that weaves together stories about the remarkable doctors, scientists, and advocates who are upending our understanding of cancer and how to fight it. The war on cancer is winnable — if we revolutionize the way we fight.
