The internet provides a wealth of information about climate change and local environmental conditions. Here are several websites to check out. The Breathe Project and the Allegheny Front focus on Western Pennsylvania, while Inside Climate News and Yale Climate Connections offer global perspectives.
The Breathe Project, BreatheProject.org, is a clearinghouse for information on air quality in Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and beyond. The Breathe Project Collaborative is a coalition of members of the public, scientists, academics, health professionals, and others. The website links to many resources for understanding air quality and environmental issues, and also provides “opportunities for citizens to engage and take action.”
Inside Climate News, InsideClimateNews.org, is an environmental non-profit news organization “dedicated to covering climate change, energy and the environment.” Their reporters publish their own articles and investigative reports, but also reference the work of others. They also offer several free email newsletters.
The Allegheny Front, AlleghenyFront.org, is a public radio program covering environmental issues in Western Pennsylvania. It airs on WESA and other stations throughout the region. Allegheny Front reporters produce articles and podcasts on environmental issues affecting our region.
Yale Climate Connections, YaleClimateConnections.org, is an initiative of the Yale University Center for Environmental Education. The website describes itself as a “multimedia service, providing daily broadcast radio programming and original web-based reporting, commentary, and analysis on the issue of climate change.”