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GASP Pittsburgh Seeking Applicants for ‘Fresh Voices for Clean Air’ Youth Education Initiative
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly GASP Communications Manager amanda@gasp-pgh.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP Pittsburgh Seeking Applicants...
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Environmental Groups Support Plan to Boost Funding for Allegheny County Air Quality Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 08, 2024 Â Media Contacts: Amanda Gillooly, Group Against Air Pollution and Smog (GASP), amanda@gasp-pgh.org...
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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...
Oct 5, 20234 min read
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....
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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 17, 20223 min read
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...
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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...
Feb 15, 20223 min read
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...
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Press Advisory | GASP Saying Goodbye to Longtime Leader, Now Seeking Executive Director Candidates
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is seeking candidates for executive director following the resignation of its longtime leader.
Jul 13, 20211 min read
UPDATED: Allegheny County Health Department Announces Penalties Against U.S. Steel
Allegheny Co. Health Dept. issued $201,500 in stipulated penalties against U.S. Steel for air pollution violations at Clairton Coke Works.
Jun 9, 20211 min read
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...
Jan 25, 20213 min read
GASP’s Dirty Gertie Flies Again: How the ‘70s-Era Mascot Got a Glow Up, Trivia GigÂ
Originally created as a way to draw attention to its efforts to improve awareness of air quality issues, GASP’s Dirty Gertie the Poor...
Oct 6, 20204 min read
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...
Aug 27, 20203 min read
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...
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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 14, 20192 min read
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...
Nov 4, 20192 min read
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...
Oct 16, 20192 min read
GASP Unveils Michelle Madoff Award of Environmental Excellence Honorees in Advance of 50th Anniversary
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly Communications Manager Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) amanda@gasp-pgh.org 412-924-0604 x206 FOR...
Sep 12, 20194 min read
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 20, 20191 min read
(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...
Jun 14, 20192 min read
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