Opinion | Construction on campus is inconvenient but could be worthwhile
By Paige Lawler, Staff Columnist
January 15, 2020
Inaccessibility and change on campus is frustrating and inconvenient for students. However, there is hope that at the end of the construction lies a revitalized, more sustainable campus.
Senate committee talks energy efficiency
By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Expanded chilled water capacity, new utility lines under Bigelow Boulevard and networks of sensors — these are among the ways that Pitt’s facilities management team is using to try and create a more sustainable and energy efficient campus.
Editorial: Buy sustainable this holiday season
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
December 4, 2019
There are several ways to go about finding the perfect gift that is sustainable and special.
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.
Editorial: Top 10 ways to save the Earth
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
September 5, 2019
Here are 10 things you can do right now to save the earth.
Pitt students build sustainable new homes for bees
By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News
August 23, 2019
Returning Oakland residents might notice some new tall structures around their neighborhood, shaped like birdhouses and filled with thin, rolled up cardboard.
Op-ed: Choose to reuse: How Pitt is wasting our money
By Clara Grantier
April 8, 2019
These savings could contribute to lower tuition, sufficient student health and counseling resources, better Wi-Fi connection, practice space for our teams and clubs and so on.
Opinion | It’s time to limit plastic bag consumption
By Leah Mensch, Senior Staff Columnist
April 7, 2019
It’s time for Pennsylvania to take the initiative and limit its single-use plastic bag consumption.
SGB will vote on sustainability measures
By Maureen Hartwell, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
Following a 15-minute board meeting, Pitt Student Government Board held its final town hall of the academic year Tuesday night, facilitating a discussion on sustainability.
TEDxPitt 2019: On serendipity and sustainability (Part 1)
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
April 1, 2019
Speakers at Sunday's TEDx touched on the "ignition" — the theme of this year's event — that kept them motivated throughout their lives.