GASPalerts: August 28, 2008
UPCOMING EVENTS
•GASP and Good Friends - Our 39th Annual Fundraising Event
Saturday, September 27, 2008
2:00pm-6:00pm
Riverview Park Chapel Shelter, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
Join us on the North Side as we celebrate our accomplishments over the past year. Activities include a puppet show, music, arts and crafts, silent auction/raffle, food and fun.
$20 for adults, $10 children ages 6-10, Free for children 6 and under
View invitation and registration form here.
•Green Chemistry: Solutions for a Healthy Economy
Saturday, September 20, 2008
8:00am-5:00pm
Presented by the Rachel Carson Homestead Association at Duquesne University
Power Center Ballroom, 5th Floor
Forbes Avenue at Chatham Square
The conference will address: Environment and Health Connections- The Green Chemistry Solution; Innovations in Products and Processes; Design for Non-toxic Results; Business Strategies: Risk, investment and insurance. Learn more and Register
•Women’s Health & the Environment: New Science, New Solutions
Thursday, September 25, 2008
David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh
The Heinz Endowments and Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC are bringing together an extraordinary group of scientists, activist, authors, and practioners from across the nation to focus on vial challenges to our health: air and water quality; food and personal care products.
FREE
For more information and to register
TAKE ACTION
• Are you concerned about air pollution in your community? Join GASP’s Pollution Patrol Team.
RESOURCES
• Check out the Allegheny County Partnership to Reduce Diesel Pollution’s new website
AIR QUALITY NEWS
Firm given deadline for pollution limits plan — http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08234/905743-57.stm
“Developers of the Beech Hollow Energy Project in Robinson, Washington County, must prove they will use the strictest possible pollution controls for their proposed power plant…”
Onorato to name air quality panel — http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_584702.html
“The 13-member group, which Onorato proposed in April, will review the county’s air quality program and make recommendations on how to better improve regional air quality, increase service and find operating efficiencies…”
The Allegheny Front for the week of 8/27/2008 — http://www.alleghenyfront.org/
Includes stories: Clearing the air at the Port of Pittsburgh and Changes at the Clairton Coke Works