Tag: Pittsburgh

  • Why regional manufacturing will power the next clean economy

    The section discusses the importance of manufacturing in the clean energy transition, highlighting how regions like New York, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles are leading the way in integrating industry and climate goals. New York's success in creating a foundation for climate manufacturing through initiatives like Industrial Action Plans and incentives for advanced industries demonstrates the potential for aligning industrial infrastructure, policy, and programs to drive the clean energy transition and economic growth. Similarly, Los Angeles is working towards becoming a durable climate manufacturing hub through coordinated programs and the development of a "Climate Manufacturing Compact" to align stakeholders around climate action and industrial growth. The Great Lakes corridor is also transitioning to become the nation's "Battery Belt," but faces challenges that can be addressed through a cohesive regional strategy with shared metrics and investments in climate manufacturing ecosystems. By working together, government, industry, and investors can create a "Climate Manufacturing Commons" where ideas, talent, and production flow across borders, proving that rebuilding industry and addressing climate change are interconnected projects of national renewal.

    https://www.utilitydive.com/news/regional-manufacturing-clean-economy/808016/

  • Carnegie Mellon University’s Amy Gottsegen and Randy Sargent on helping people answer the question: Is it safe to breathe outside today?

    The plumes tool developed by Amy Gottsegen and Randy Sargent at Carnegie Mellon University's CREATE Lab, in partnership with Climate TRACE, tracks the movement of harmful particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air to help communities understand and address the impact of air pollution on their health. By documenting pollution with maps and videos, community members in Pittsburgh were able to drive positive change, resulting in the shutdown of a facility and a decrease in pediatric asthma cases. The tool, which models pollution plumes based on various data sources, aims to connect global greenhouse gas emissions with local health impacts, empowering communities to advocate for change and drive meaningful action towards reducing pollution. The collaboration with Climate TRACE has enabled the creation of a tool that provides access to consistent global datasets, allowing users to visualize PM2.5 pollution coming out of local facilities and moving across cities.

    https://climatetrace.org/news/carnegie-mellon-university-s-amy-gottsegen-and-randy-sargent-on-helping-people-answer-the-question-is-it-safe-to-breathe-outside-today