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5 Things to Know About this Week’s Clairton Coke Works Breakdown
Friends, it’s been a week. Regionally, we’ve dealt with Canadian wildfire smoke impacts, and the Mon Valley has suffered through five...
Jun 5, 20252 min read
Allegheny Co. Health Department Issues More Penalties to U.S. Steel for Air Quality Violations at Clairton Coke Works
Editor’s Note: The Allegheny County Health Department periodically updates its website to include documents related to air quality...
Jun 4, 20252 min read
BREAKING: Allegheny County Health Department Investigating Breakdown at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
The Allegheny County Health Department is investigating a breakdown at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works facility last night, as well as...
Jun 3, 20252 min read
Congress Belatedly Disapproves EPA Waivers for California’s Vehicle Emissions Standards? Maybe
As the Biden administration was in its waning days this past January, we blogged about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Jun 2, 20252 min read
Tell County Council: Do Your Job & Pass Air Quality Permit Fee Increases
Allegheny County, your voice matters. For months, you've turned out, you've spoken up, and you've made your concerns clear: We need...
May 29, 20252 min read
GASP to County Council: You Must Take Action to Protect Public Health
Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) again joined residents and fellow advocates to tell Allegheny County Council: You must get the...
May 22, 20252 min read
The Latest Penalties Against U.S. Steel for Clairton Coke Works Air Quality Violations
Editor’s Note: The Allegheny County Health Department periodically updates its website to include documents related to air quality...
May 5, 20252 min read
Exemptions from the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: What’s the Verdict on Sources in Our Region
We blogged last month about an invitation that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made to sources of hazardous air...
May 5, 20257 min read
It’s Official: EPA Determines Allegheny County Has Met National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Sulfur Dioxide
Big news, folks: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday published notice of its approval of a request to designate...
Apr 29, 20251 min read
Analysis: Trump Exempts Coal-Fired Electric Generating Units from 2024 Air Toxics Standard
We blogged earlier this month about an invitation the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued to sources of hazardous air...
Apr 24, 20253 min read
GASP, Residents to Allegheny Co. Council: Your Failure to Pass AQ Permit Fees Harming Public Health
Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) on Tuesday again joined residents and fellow environmental advocates to tell Allegheny County...
Apr 23, 20252 min read
EPA Proposes to Grant ACHD Request for Redesignation of Allegheny Co. to Attainment for National Standards for Fine Particulate Matter…in Part
Just about a year ago we blogged about the Allegheny County Health Department’s (ACHD) withdrawal of a request to the U.S....
Apr 16, 20252 min read
Allegheny Co. Council Continues to Play Political Games with Public Health, Proposed Permit Fee Schedule Changes Still Unaddressed
Bad news, friends: Allegheny County Council continues to demonstrate a shocking disregard for the health and well-being of our community...
Apr 16, 20252 min read
EPA Offers Exemptions from Clean Air Act Standards...Can It Do That?
The Clean Air Act generated some rare headlines at the very end of March, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
Apr 14, 20253 min read
What Should Happen After an Incident at Mon Valley Works? GASP Records Request Provides New Details About Recent Breakdowns
Recent incidents at U.S Steel’s Clairton Coke Works and Edgar Thomson facilities sparked rage and concern among frontline residents and...
Apr 10, 20256 min read
GASP, Residents Blast Allegheny County Council for Lack of Action on Air Quality Permit Fees
GASP on Tuesday blasted Allegheny County Council for its inaction on a health department proposal that would increase certain permit fees...
Apr 8, 20252 min read
Hosts Needed in Lincoln Borough for Community Air Quality Monitoring Project
Here at GASP, we're dedicated to empowering communities with the tools and information they need to understand and address air pollution....
Apr 2, 20251 min read
Jefferson Regional Foundation Awards $336K to Nonprofit Organizations via the Mon Valley Clean Air Fund to Improve Community Public Health and Air Quality
The Jefferson Regional Foundation awarded first time grants from the Mon Valley Clean Air Fund to nonprofit organizations committed to...
Mar 27, 20251 min read
(UPDATED) GASP to County Council: Do Your Job & Approve Proposal to Fully Fund Air Quality Program
This story was updated on 9:45 a.m. March 26 to include more details about the meeting. GASP on Tuesday joined residents and fellow...
Mar 25, 20253 min read
Good News! Application Window Open for Mon Valley Public Health Funds
Good news: Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) is now accepting applications for the second round of grants from the Mon Valley...
Mar 25, 20252 min read
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