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Summertime Firsts: Roasting Marshmallows
Camping is one of the pleasures of the warmer months. For little people it can mean a lot of firsts: the first time sleeping in a tent, and hanging by a campfire. A couple of years ago, the Allegheny Front's Julie Grant and her then 3-year-old daughter joined their friends Aviva Gold and Steve Dilger and their 3-year-old daughter for the girls' first experience roasting marshmallows.
Teens Talk Pressing Environmental Problems, Solutions
Every summer, about a dozen teen-agers study environmental issues as interns at Pittsburghís Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Women's Health And Environment Conference Scheduled
In the last few years, one of the big environmental events of the spring in Pittsburgh has been the conference on Women's Health and
Study Says Pollution Can Harm Children's Brains
A new study now says air pollution from cars and factories can harm a child's developing brain.
Earth Force Science Projects to Save the Environment
Earth Force is an organization that engages young people as active citizens to improve the environment and their communities.
Air Pollution and Classroom Performance
Scientists are investigating whether air pollution is affecting how well students perform. Lester Graham reports.
Exploring Trees Inside and Out at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum
There are trees blooming at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.
Connecting Kids to the Outdoors
Pennsylvania environmental officials are launching a campaign to get state residents back in touch with nature, not just for their own we
Keeping Kids Safe from Household Chemicals
Host Matthew Craig explores how to keep children safe from accidental poisoning in the home.