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We Can Do It: Citizens Against Climate Change!!
2014 was the hottest year in human history. 2015 was dramatically hotter than 2014 and now holds the new historic record. Every month so far during 2016 has shattered temperature records, causing even climate scientists to cast about for new words to use to describe...
Notes at the Main Table
The natural beauty of spring blossoms provided a feeling of joy and awe for these wonders. We were treated to beautiful pink Magnolia blossoms, yellow, white and orange daffodils covering slopes and front yards, tulips, hyacinths, and a variety of trees displaying...
A Turning Point for Humanity
Join us! We need to save and preserve our Forests. It is expected to be approved by the full negotiating body today. In response, Allegheny Exploration released the following statement: “The Paris agreement is a turning point for humanity. For the first time in...
Not One More Valley Fill
The land in southwestern Pennsylvania is scarred with valley fills as a result of historic and current coal mining in the area. Valley fills, also called coal refuse disposal areas (CRDAs), occur as coal mining companies extract coal, process the coal and then dispose...
Climate Action Rally for Allegheny
Pope Francis’s long awaited encyclical is finally here! On Sunday, June 28, there will be a huge rally marching to St. Peter’s Square where people of many faiths and those of no faith will celebrate. Around the world bells, gongs, chimes, and shofars will herald the...
The Time is Now : Climate Change Action
We hear much about climate change nowadays. Every day there seems to be some reference to its effects. Every week, somewhere nature is telling us she is troubled. Pretty scary stuff. The task to stop or at least slow climate change seems so enormous that I wonder what...
THE CLEAN RIVERS CAMPAIGN
Getting the Biggest Bang Out of Our ALCOSAN Rate Increases In Allegheny County, when it rains - even just a little bit – so much water flows off parking garages, roads and streets that it becomes more than the Allegheny County Sanitation Authority (ALCOSAN) can handle...
We Must Protect Our Water
The tragic failure to protect communities in Flint, Michigan has people throughout the country wondering if they can trust their water supply. The fight is not over! The news, however, has spread and many communities now across the United States is joining us to fight...
Allegheny UNITED
For the second time in the Allegheny Explorers 120-plus-year history, on April 12 representatives of the Allegheny Explorers allowed themselves to be in the front line leading the community to civil obedience. A truly memorable day for all the members and especially...
Protect Our Parks
Protect Our Parks (“POP”) is a coalition of grassroots groups, established environmental organizations (including the Allegheny Exploration), and concerned individuals. It was launched in August, 2013, when Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) began soliciting proposals...
The Many Benefits Of Spending Time Outdoors
Spending time outdoors has many benefits. For one, it can help to boost your mood and improve your overall sense of well-being. Studies have shown that exposure to natural light helps to increase levels of serotonin, a chemical that is linked to happiness and...
Creating An Eco-Friendly Diet For Your Family
Your family's diet has a massive impact on the environment. That's because food production accounts for about one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions, and meat is a big part of that. You can do many different things to make your diet more eco-friendly: eat...
Why hiking is great for your health
Why hiking is great for your health Hiking is a great form of exercise that can provide many health benefits. For one, it's free! It also helps reduce the risk for heart disease and diabetes. There are so many different types of hikes you can do, from challenging to...
Eco-Friendly Products to Help You Go Green
Eco-Friendly Products to Help You Go GreenNowadays, we have more brands who are just as concerned about securing the bags like they are about the ecology - all thanks to the fact that the awareness for an eco-friendly society is gaining more popularity by the day. So...
9 Ways to Reduce Water Pollution in the 21st Century
9 Ways to Reduce Water Pollution in the 21st Century If water is life Why then do we pollute it? Water pollution arises when we introduce harmful chemicals and wastes into water bodies such as rivers, oceans, and lakes. This human misbehavior affects the aquatic...
A Safe and Clean Water Softening
It is important to have a whole-house water softener. But what happens you are out exploring, and you need soft water? Do you need to bring enough soft water from home? You do not have to carry soft water from home, and neither do you have to let hard water destroy...