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Nov 13, 20152 min read
DTE Shenango Coke: Violation Review from 3Q 2015
This is our report on Shenango, Inc.’s compliance data from the third quarter of 2015. We review Shenango’s data every quarter to check...
Sep 8, 20152 min read
DTE Shenango Compliance Through 2015’s Second Quarter
This is our latest report on Shenango, Inc.’s quarterly compliance data, covering newly-available data from the second quarter of 2015....
Sep 1, 20152 min read
GASP Reaches Settlement Agreement with DEP & Tenaska PA Partners re: Westmoreland Generating Station
Back in May, GASP appealed the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) issuance of an air quality permit for Tenaska...
Aug 20, 20151 min read
Making the Connection: Air Pollution and Physical Activity
She currently serves as the Acting Lead of CDC’s Healthy Community Design Initiative, National Center for Environmental Health. She’ll...
Aug 5, 20151 min read
Making the Connection: Air Pollution and Autism
Date: Saturday, August 22nd Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: “Maren’s house” in Squirrel Hill (exact location will be given upon RSVP) Recent...
Jun 8, 20152 min read
Our Latest Look at Shenango and Air Pollution
We last checked Shenango, Inc.’s compliance with its limitations on the sulfur content of its coke oven gas, the visible emissions from...
May 27, 20151 min read
Less School Bus Idling–Coming to Your School Next?
GASP recently spent a week with the Pittsburgh Gifted Center to talk about school bus idling. Students learned about the health concerns...
May 8, 20153 min read
Lawrenceville: The Priority is Protecting Public Health
In working to reduce emissions from the McConway and Torley (M&T) facility in Lawrenceville, GASP’s objective has always been to advocate...
Mar 27, 20152 min read
Shenango Coke: Air Quality Compliance Issues Continue
We recently checked up on Shenango Inc.’s compliance with limitations on the sulfur content of its coke oven gas, visible emissions from...
Mar 25, 20153 min read
Lawrenceville Steel Foundry: Have Your Voice Heard on 4/14
The McConway & Torley facility in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood is a steel foundry that produces railcar couplings. Activities...
Mar 10, 20151 min read
GASP to Hold Public Meeting on Steel Foundry in Lawrenceville on March 16
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Air Quality Program recently announced its intent to issue an operating permit for the...
Feb 18, 20151 min read
Public Meeting on Lawrenceville Steel Foundry on Monday, March 16
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Air Quality Program recently announced its intent to issue an operating permit for the...
Jan 22, 20151 min read
MLK Jr. Day of Service
This Monday, Jan. 19th, GASP participated in the 5th annual MLK, Jr. Day of Service at Shady Side Academy. Students, faculty, staff, and...
Jan 9, 20152 min read
Update on Lawsuit with Shenango Coke
On Aug. 28, 2014 we wrote about Shenango, Inc.’s compliance with certain emissions limitations that apply to its coke-making operations...
Dec 19, 20142 min read
EPA Designates Allegheny County as NOT Attaining Updated Particle Standard
On Dec. 18, EPA designated all of Allegheny County as being in non-attainment for the annual fine particulate standard (PM2.5) of 12...
Nov 24, 20143 min read
Environmental Groups Praise Chatham University, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for Reducing Diesel Emi
On Nov. 14, 2014 on the campus of Chatham University, a panel of experts discussed clean construction trends, funding opportunities, and...
Oct 27, 20141 min read
The Battle to Save the Most Is Starting Again!
The Green Workplace Challenge is back again for another year of exciting competition! If you work for a business, nonprofit, college or...
Oct 13, 20141 min read
2014 Clean Air Dash 5K: Success!
A sincere thank you to all the wonderful people, organizations, and businesses who donated their time and resources in helping to make...
Oct 1, 20142 min read
Join the Clean Air Dash 5k on Oct. 5!
The 2nd annual Clean Air Dash 5k is Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 at the South Side’s Three Rivers Heritage Trail! Celebrate our community’s...
Aug 28, 20142 min read
Shenango Coke Update: Consent Order and Lawsuit
On Feb. 6, 2014 GASP gave notice of intent to sue Shenango, Inc., a coke-making facility on Neville Island, based on Shenango’s chronic...
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