The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
High schooler Benjamin Gutschow said at Friday's climate strike that young people need to demand more from their government.

Students, activists rally again Downtown for climate action

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • December 7, 2019
The group of about 100 included high schoolers, politicians and organizers with established activist groups like Socialist Alternative Pittsburgh.
Opinion | Climate change should not be a partisan issue

Opinion | Climate change should not be a partisan issue

By Paige Lawler, Staff Columnist • November 17, 2019
Often, the climate crisis is written off as a problem solely on the liberal agenda when, in reality, it is all encompassing.
Opinion | Youth activists deserve more respect, less criticism

Opinion | Youth activists deserve more respect, less criticism

By Remy Samuels, Staff Columnist • October 1, 2019
Youth activists should not be underestimated, since they have historically proven that they have the power to affect change
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, right, speaks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference on Monday in New York City.

Editorial: Conservative attacks on climate activist disrespectful, offensive

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 24, 2019
There is absolutely no need for these attacks, which are offensive and distasteful.
Opinion | Corporations must be more active in fight against climate change

Opinion | Corporations must be more active in fight against climate change

By Paige Lawler, For The Pitt News • September 23, 2019
Individual sustainability is not enough to save the planet from climate change. It is imperative that corporations join the fight to stop climate change by limiting greenhouse gas emissions and adopting sustainable practices.
Leandra Mira (left) and Sarah Hart (right) of the Pittsburgh Youth Climate Strike.

Meet the teen activists leading Pittsburgh’s Youth Climate Strike

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Staff Writer • September 16, 2019
Leandra Mira has been leading Fridays for Future in Pittsburgh since June. Now, she and her fellow organizers are getting ready for this Friday's national youth climate strike.
Danah Bialoruski

Editorial | Climate change denial is an economic and environmental failure

By Pitt News Editorial Board • August 29, 2019
It’s likely that even older generations will have to face the financial burdens of denying climate change, especially with these loosening regulations.
In this aerial image, A section of the Amazon rainforest that has been decimated by wildfires on August 25 in the Candeias do Jamari region near Porto Velho, Brazil. According to INPE, Brazil's National Institute of Space Research, the number of fires detected by satellite in the Amazon region this month is the highest since 2010.

Editorial: Tweets won’t save the Amazon

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2019
Going vegan or donating to organizations dedicated to rainforest conservation won’t ultimately help save the Amazon.
Eating to help the environment

Eating to help the environment

By Emily Pinigis, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2018
A recent U.N. report on climate change shows we have only a couple of decades before we feel the serious effects of global warming. It’s more crucial now than ever to make environmentally conscious decisions — and those start on your plate.
Corporations need to step up to limit climate change

Corporations need to step up to limit climate change

By Sandy Fairclough, Staff Columnist • October 15, 2018
The scientific panelists at the U.N. have proved that if we want to avoid detrimental changes to our planet’s climate, someone needs do something to address the major impact human activity is having on the planet, fast. This responsibility lands on the large corporations who have most contributed to this environmental damage.
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