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GASP Congratulates Board Member for Publication of Environmental Justice Study
Air pollution from sources like traffic and industry impacts every corner of Allegheny County – but it doesn’t impact them equally. A new...
Jun 18, 20202 min read
It’s Official: Allegheny County Council Unanimously Approves ‘Clean Construction’ Ordinance
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a long-sought ‘clean construction’ ordinance that will help reduce diesel...
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Watchdog Report: Has U.S. Steel Kept the Promises It Made in Latest Settlement Agreement with ACHD?
Editor’s Note: A U.S. Steel representative on May 13 provided an update to the Allegheny County Board of Health during the public comment...
May 4, 20203 min read
Open Letter to U.S. Steel: Be a Good Neighbor & Address Contingency Plans Publicly
Dear U.S. Steel Executives, Allegheny County on Thursday recorded its largest increase yet of confirmed COVID-19 cases and health...
Mar 26, 20202 min read
GASP, South Fayette Township Team Up to Tell Residents: Please Don’t Idle!
Consider this: For every 10 minutes you idle your car or truck, you’re contributing about a pound of carbon dioxide – a primary...
Feb 26, 20202 min read
Snapshot: The One Where Pittsburgh Puppet Radio Features GASP
Air quality and…puppets? Yes and yes! GASP was proud to be among the guests this past Friday at Glitter Box Theater on Melwood Avenue for...
Feb 10, 20201 min read
You’re Invited: GASP Joining Sunrise Pittsburgh, Fellow Environmentalists for Green New Deal Discuss
Mark your calendars, because we want to formally invite you to a discussion about the Green New Deal hosted by Sunrise Pittsburgh slated...
Jan 22, 20201 min read
GASP Joins Enviro Groups, Residents to Demand ACHD Action on Coke Oven Regs, Ongoing Emissions
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) joined environmental groups and droves of residents Friday to send a clear message to the...
Jan 10, 20203 min read
Same as It Ever Was: Killer Inversion in Pittsburgh Prompted Us to Call for Tighter Regs in '76, Too
U.S. Steel/Pittsburgh, 1970 The subject of atmospheric inversions—and the role they play in air pollution events that threaten public...
Jan 6, 20204 min read
Thursday Marked 6 Days of PM2.5, 7 Days of H2S Exceedances at ACHD's Air Quality Monitor in Liberty
In addition to spiked levels of fine particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SO2) was also elevated, hitting 71 ppb Thursday night, just shy...
Dec 27, 20192 min read
About Liberty-Clairton’s Bad Air Days…And How U.S. Steel Could Be a Better Neighbor If It Wanted To
The cause? A strong weather inversion, one that also helped trap air pollutants closer to the ground, prompting a spike in fine...
Dec 26, 20193 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
Volunteers Needed (Hint, Hint) to Label Smoke Emissions from Pollution Monitoring Videos
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is teaming up with The CREATE Lab at Carnegie Mellon University for an event—and we need your...
Oct 8, 20191 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 Joins PennEnvironment, Dozens of Electeds to Call for Clean Air, Industrial Emissions Crackdown
GASP was on hand Wednesday morning to support our friends at PennEnvironment and a group of 63 elected officials from across Allegheny...
Aug 28, 20192 min read
GASP Joins Rep. Summer Lee and Others at Environmental Forum
Photos courtesy of Rep. Summer Lee’s office. Residents packed the Forest Hills Municipal Building on Tuesday to take part in an...
Aug 21, 20191 min read
DEP & Erie Coke Submit Final Arguments in Environmental Hearing Board Case, Clash on Details
Erie Coke photo courtesy of HECA. Whether or not Erie Coke Corp. will be permitted to operate while it appeals the state Department of...
Aug 9, 20195 min read
SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. Steel Investors Sue Company, Allege Systemic Maintenance/Operational Failures
Editor’s Note: GASP staff members took a deep dive into a federal class-action lawsuit filed in April against U.S. Steel on behalf of its...
Jul 24, 201910 min read
Does the Mon Valley Have the Worst Air in PA? New Report Says Yes
A recent report published by Clean Water Action details the history of violations of the federal Clean Air Act standards in the Mon...
May 8, 20192 min read
GASP Executive Director Named One of “25 Essential Pittsburghers”
Congratulations are in order for GASP Executive Director Rachel Filippini, who was named one of “25 Essential Pittsburghers” for her work...
May 8, 20192 min read
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