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Blog Against Smog

Smoke & Flames at Edgar Thomson Plant, More H2S Exceedances Punctuate Need for Public Update

GASP’s resident smoke reader and longtime project manager Sue Seppi snapped into action, reviewing Breathe Cam footage of the facility,...

It’s Been Nearly 4 Years EPA, Public Deserves Transparency, Action Regarding Edgar Thomson Emissions

A reddish-brown plume of smoke that streamed out of U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson plant in June 2020 prompted air quality complaints and...

Allegheny County Health Department Seeks Public Comment on U.S. Steel, Other Air Quality Permits

Allegheny County Health Department is now seeking public comment on several air quality permits. Two notices were published in late...

Air Pollution Violations Lead to a $6K Penalty for ATI, Harsco Following Dust Complaints

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) on Aug. 11 issued a demand for stipulated penalties in the amount of $6,000 to ATI Flat...

ACHD Issues $1,755 Civil Penalty Against Pittsburgh Cremation Services

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) on June 8 filed an enforcement order against Pittsburgh Cremation Services for failing to...

Sign Our Petition to Tell ACHD it Must Provide Public Update on Edgar Thomson Emissions Issues

GASP needs your help to send a message to the Allegheny County Health Department that enough is enough: The public deserves a substantive...

Brown Plume from Edgar Thomson Plant Prompts Questions & Complaints, ACHD Response

A reddish-brown plume emanating from U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Plant Wednesday evening prompted questions and complaints from nearby...

GASP Urges ACHD to Apply for EPA Grant Funding for Air Toxics Monitoring

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications from state, local, and tribal air agencies for grant funding...

County Council Approves Motion Supporting ACHD's Efforts to Ensure U.S. Steel Complies with Regs

Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion of council that endorses recent enforcement actions undertaken by the...