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Pictured is a 2021 first-place winning entry In Pennsylvania Resources Council's Lens on Litter contest. The photo by Zoe Broyles, an 11th-grade student at Fox Chapel Area High School, is entitled “Rachel Carson’s Dream."

Fox Chapel teen focuses on litter with award-winning photo

Pennsylvania has a litter problem. That’s the conclusion of a report released late last year. Outreach and education, like Pennsylvania Resources Council’s annual photo contest, are a big part of the solution.

On May 22, 2021, another fire broke out at Metalico. This time, the wind did not blow the smoke toward Emsworth, across the river.

Environment & Energy

Air advocates have targeted a Neville Island metal recycler for years. Now, the feds have stepped in

Andy Kubis | The Allegheny Front

Air quality advocates have been working for several years to get regulators to take action to stop a scrap metal recycler on Neville Island from sending air pollution into the community. Earlier this month, the US Environmental Protection Agency did just that.

This fledgling American Robin, found in Erie County, had crusty eyes, twitched his head and was unable to stand.

Environment & Energy

Researchers Are Trying To Figure Out What's Causing Mysterious Bird Deaths

Andy Kubis | The Allegheny Front

Sick and dying songbirds are being reported across the country, including across Pennsylvania. Wildlife officials are asking people to take down bird feeders and remove birdbaths.

Siblings Teagan and Leo Ellsworth have been collecting - and crushing - cans in their Pittsburgh neighborhood since the pandemic began

Environment & Energy

Meet Pittsburgh's Can-Crushing Kids

Andy Kubis | The Allegheny Front

Pandemic boredom, a love of the environment, and a little encouragement from mom led a brother and sister team in Pittsburgh to start an aluminum can recycling business.