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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Poetry | Hive

Poetry | Hive

By Lynnette Tibbott, Staff Columnist March 23, 2023
The themes of our artificial and natural world.
A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains, Feb. 6.

Editorial | The train derailment sets a dangerous precedent for our environment

By The Pitt News Editorial Board February 14, 2023
The train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the lack of government response sets a negative precedent for the future of our environment.
Satire | Climate change is going to kill Punxsutawney Phil

Satire | Climate change is going to kill Punxsutawney Phil

By Jessica Snyder, Senior Staff Columnist February 6, 2023
It’s becoming harder and harder to put faith in our little Punxsutawney vermin. The period at the beginning of the year was often a transition from winter to spring, so most of his predictions weren’t too hard to believe. I’d even say that they were sometimes actually right. If this year’s prediction doesn’t completely disenfranchise Phil, he should at least get laid off until he proves he can provide accurate information.
Bikers ride on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Pitt Sustainability Challenge invites students, staff to advance carbon neutrality on campus

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer January 20, 2023
The Pitt Sustainability Challenge is now reaching out to Pitt students, faculty and staff to share “impactful and durable” project ideas to achieve carbon neutrality on campus.
Pitt School of Nursing on Victoria Street.

Pitt School of Nursing joins the Nurses Climate Challenge to implement climate education in curriculum

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer December 1, 2022
As the effects of climate change continue to increase, the School of Nursing joined the Nurses Climate Challenge to provide students with the tools to recognize and prevent climate-related health conditions within health systems.
Editorial | Activism should help a cause, not just a grab for headlines

Editorial | Activism should help a cause, not just a grab for headlines

By The Pitt News Editorial Board October 16, 2022
Donald Trump’s worst nightmare came true for one of the world’s most infamous paintings last week.
Laborers carry produce as they wade through a flooded road after heavy rainfall in Lahore, Pakistan, in July.

Opinion | Pakistan drowns while world offers little more than condolences

By Grant Van Robays, For The Pitt News September 23, 2022
The U.S. must commit more aid in the short and long term to help Pakistan recover during historic floods.
Protestors gather around a totem pole carved by the Lummi House of Tears Carvers during a climate protest in Oakland Wednesday afternoon.

Oakland climate strike protests ‘false’ clean energy solutions

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer September 21, 2022
There’s a quick and simple way to tell if a climate change solution is legitimate, according to Anaïs Peterson. “If it's not talking about getting off of fossil fuels in a just and immediate way, it's not a viable or real climate solution,” Peterson said.
Inside of an operating room during a surgery.

Pitt researchers discuss operating room sustainability practices

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer July 22, 2022
Combating climate change in the healthcare sector is especially important for Melissa Belic, professor in civil and environmental engineering and co-director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.
Opinion | Earth needs your attention now, not in one billion years

Opinion | Earth needs your attention now, not in one billion years

By Anita Bengert, Staff Columnist April 21, 2022
If the public doesn’t demand that governments and corporations stop investing in fossil fuels and promote renewable energy now, then the planet will very soon face irreversible consequences.
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