Clean Air Victory! GASP, Enviros Win EPA’s Objection to Clairton Coke Works Air Pollution Permit
Editor's Note: GASP, Clean Air Council, Environmental Integrity Project, and PennFuture on Thursday jointly issued the following press...
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Blog Against Smog
- Sep 13
GASP Announces Hiring of Program & Education Manager, Reaffirms Commitment to Local Communities
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is delighted to announce it has hired Laura Kuster as its new program and education manager....
- Nov 17, 2022
GASP Sends Notice of Intent to Sue to Beaver County Landfill Operator Over Lack of Title V Permit
GASP on Nov. 15 sent a Beaver County landfill operator a notice of intent to sue under the Clean Air Act and PA Air Pollution Control Act.
- Nov 10, 2022
Local Nonprofits Awarded Nearly $500K EPA Grant to Enhance Citizen Air Monitoring Network
Local residents routinely wake up to some of the worst air quality in the country and have logged nearly 70,000 complaints since the 2016...
- Feb 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: GASP Announces Election of Five New Board Members
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly Communications Manager Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) amanda@gasp-pgh.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
- Sep 29, 2021
Press Release | GASP Announces Hiring of New Executive Director
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly GASP Communications Manager amanda@gasp-pgh.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP Announces Hiring of New...
- Jul 13, 2021
Press Advisory | GASP Saying Goodbye to Longtime Leader, Now Seeking Executive Director Candidates
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** PRESS CONTACT: Amanda Gillooly GASP Communications Manager amanda@gasp-pgh.org Group Against Smog and Pollution...
- Jun 9, 2021
UPDATED: Allegheny County Health Department Announces Penalties Against U.S. Steel
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) on Wednesday issued a press release regarding a demand for stipulated penalties it issued...
- Jan 25, 2021
GASP Pittsburgh Introduces New Youth Education Initiative ‘Fresh Voices for Clean Air’
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is seeking Allegheny County students in grades 9, 10, and 11 who are interested in becoming...
- Oct 6, 2020
GASP’s Dirty Gertie Flies Again: How the ‘70s-Era Mascot Got a Glow Up, Trivia Gig
Originally created as a way to draw attention to its efforts to improve awareness of air quality issues, GASP’s Dirty Gertie the Poor...
- Aug 27, 2020
GASP Delivers Widely-Supported Petition to ACHD Demanding Public Update on Emissions Issues at U.S.
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly GASP Communications Manager amanda@gasp-pgh.org/ 412-924-0604 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP Delivers...
- Apr 8, 2020
GASP Praises Council for Introduction of Clean Construction Legislation, Touts Air Quality Benefits
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) strongly supports Allegheny County Council for introducing long-sought clean construction...
- Nov 14, 2019
GASP Offering Free Air Quality Education Kits to Allegheny County Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP Offering Free Air Quality Education Kits to Allegheny County Schools PITTSBURGH – The Group Against Smog and...
- Nov 4, 2019
GASP, Residents to Hold Presser Telling ACHD: Revise Coke Oven Regs & Get a Handle on H2S Violations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP, Residents to Hold Press Conference Telling ACHD: Revise Coke Oven Regs & Get a Handle on H2S Violations...
- Oct 16, 2019
GASP Appeals Eastman Chemical Installation Permit Issued by Allegheny County Health Dept.
Media Contact Amanda Gillooly Communications Manager Group Against Smog and Pollution amanda@gasp-pgh.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP...
- Sep 12, 2019
GASP Unveils Michelle Madoff Award of Environmental Excellence Honorees in Advance of 50th Anniversa
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly Communications Manager Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) amanda@gasp-pgh.org 412-924-0604 x206 FOR...
- Jun 20, 2019
GASP to Joins Residents, Activists at Thursday Press Conference at U.S. Steel Building
The Group Against Smog and Pollution will join local residents and fellow environmental groups at noon Thursday at the U.S. Steel...
- Jun 14, 2019
(UPDATED) PRESS RELEASE: DEP Issues Four Notice of Violation Letters to Erie Coke Corp.
Editor’s Note: The state Department of Environmental Protection issued another Notice of Violation to Erie Coke Works on June 25 for...
- Apr 15, 2019
GASP Seeking Nominations for Michelle Madoff Awards of Environmental Excellence
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) has a legacy of strong women, with many serving as board members, staff members, and...
- Apr 5, 2019
HECA, GASP Teaming Up for April 16 Community Meeting Regarding Ongoing Erie Coke Violations
Photo courtesy of the HECA website. Editor’s Note: The following is from a press release issued April 4 by our friends at Hold Erie Coke...
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