Environmental leaders working to increase Pittsburgh's tree canopy met with faith groups to advocate for local action.

An EPA investigation confirmed residents’ worst fears about operations at Max Environmental Technologies in Westmoreland ...

Global warming and loss of vegetation are part of the story, but scientists aren’t sure what else could have caused the January record.

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black residents and more old homes.

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