What Is Earth Day And Why Is It So Important?
For many, Earth Day is simply a day that comes and goes, but the meaning behind the day means much more just planting a few trees.
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For many, Earth Day is simply a day that comes and goes, but the meaning behind the day means much more just planting a few trees.
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Even a grand old building like Soldiers and Sailors Hall is not immune to the elements.
In addition to the city's tree giveaway, many stores are offering freebies in celebration of Earth Day.
Earth Day in Pittsburgh celebrates everything a healthy environment gives us: clean air, sparkling rivers, hiking trails and amazing outdoor spaces in our city. Family-friendly festivals, special events and volunteer activities abound not just on April 22 but throughout the later weeks of April in Pittsburgh. Take part in some or all of these activities in our city this Earth Day.
Nobel Prize winner and noted professor of geophysics Henry Pollack weighs in on ice and the environment.
Earth Day gets more and more important each year. See where this international event got its start and what's happening this year.
From private jets and tanning beds to the stupid things they often say and do, celebrities impact our environment. Pick who is worse.
Hollywood doesn't have the best environmental track record. Check out the most environmentally unfriendly movies.
Take a closer look at Dr. Seuss's 'The Lorax,' an environmental fable with real-world implications.
Earth Day comes each spring. These fun activities will help kids understand the importance of preserving the environment.
Here are 5 songs for Earth Day, to keep you rocking and keep you thinking about the environment.
Spring means spring housecleaning. Here are 10 steps to a clean and ecofriendly home. Mother Nature would be proud.
See what events are happening for Earth Day in your area...
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Check out these tips from EcoMedia on how to save energy on the road, which in turn could help you spend less on gas.
Check out these tips from EcoMedia on how to save water at home, which in turn could help you save money.
Check out these tips from EcoMedia on how to go green in the kitchen, which in turn could help you save money and stay healthy.
Check out these tips from EcoMedia on how to save electricity at home, which in turn could help you save money.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Huntingdon residents are cleaning up after a tornado warning overnight.
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Two members of the Pagans outlaw motorcycle gang are facing charges in a fight at a bar in Westmoreland County, authorities said.
The Mount Pleasant Township couple that is accused of killing their 15-month-old baby was in court for the first time on Wednesday.
North Huntingdon residents are cleaning up after a tornado warning overnight.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Tenants told KDKA-TV that the tragedy didn't come out of nowhere.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
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Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
This week’s waiting child, Joseph, is a very creative kid, so we had him get his hands dirty with clay and paint at the North Hills Arts Center.
If you’re planning on getting organized this year with some spring cleaning, it’s also a good time to do a “digital spring refresh" and get your monthly bills in order, too.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their passion, but just how far does that black-and-gold pride go? KDKA-TV’s Fan N'ATion finds out!
Easter is this weekend for many, and next weekend for those celebrating Orthodox Easter. Different dates, same delicious tradition: a beautiful braided sweet bread that takes center stage on the table.
PTL hosts Daisy Jade and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
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A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Goodell last week saying the league's 23-year-old Rooney Rule amounts to "blatant race and sex discrimination."
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
The new display panels will replace the original sidewalk bricks, which have required repeated repairs since the park opened in 2001.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Aaron Donald's high school football career began as an undersized player, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the NFL's all-time greats and a future first-ballot Hall of Famer.
North Huntingdon residents were cleaning up on Wednesday after a tornado warning overnight, but after surveying the area, the National Weather Service determined the area was hit with high winds.
Two days after a deadly fire at Douglas Plaza Apartments in Wilkinsburg claimed the life of a man who couldn't escape, tenants are now saying the conditions inside are not just concerning but dangerous. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
