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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...
Jun 8, 20152 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 27, 20151 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...
May 8, 20153 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 27, 20152 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 25, 20153 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...
Mar 10, 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...
Feb 18, 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 22, 20151 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...
Jan 9, 20152 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...
Dec 19, 20142 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...
Nov 24, 20143 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 27, 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 13, 20141 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...
Oct 1, 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...
Aug 28, 20142 min read
Look for Less Idling this School Year
GASP has worked for years to reduce air pollution from diesel vehicles. A recent Pittsburgh Regional Environmental Threats Analysis...
Aug 27, 20142 min read
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Good for Our Air, Economy, and Resiliency
On July 31 and Aug. 1, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held listening sessions in Pittsburgh. The officials took comments from...
Aug 1, 20144 min read
Insufficient Air Quality Monitoring in Allegheny County?
UPDATE 7/3/2014: The County sent its final Air Monitoring Network Plan to the EPA for approval on July 1, 2014. Read our comments and the...
Jun 20, 20141 min read
Give Your Comments: Should Coal-Fired Power Plants Emit More Air Pollution?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently released a proposal that puts emissions limits on some big sources...
May 29, 20142 min read
2014 Member Ballot
Dues-paying members, please vote by May 28, 2014! Learn more about the candidates here. Ready? Vote! [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"]...
May 23, 20141 min read
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