U.S. Steel Projects Emissions Increases Following Pollution Reduction Project at Clairton Coke Works
Editor’s Note: The deadline to submit public comments regarding the U.S. Steel permits was 11:59 p.m. March 15. Right now, the Allegheny...
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Blog Against Smog
- Mar 4, 2021
Same Old Story: More Rotten (Egg) Air Quality, Exceedances, in the Mon Valley
Ambient air concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exceeded Pennsylvania’s 24-hour standard in North Braddock and Liberty on Wednesday...
- Mar 3, 2021
Updated Air Quality Permit Fees Approved by Allegheny Co. Board of Health
The Allegheny County Board of Health on Wednesday greenlighted increases for air quality permit fees and set the price tag for 14 new...
- Mar 3, 2021
EPA Announces Availability of Up to $6 Million in Annual Environmental Justice Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week the availability of up to $6 million in grant funding under The...
- Feb 25, 2021
Air Quality Matters: Yes, Industrial Emissions Stink, But Don’t Ignore Your Indoor Air Quality
Those of us who reside in the Mon Valley, Neville Island, and other parts of Allegheny County (and beyond) know all too well how offsite...
- Feb 23, 2021
UPDATE: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Garnered Myriad Comments; EQB Again Reviewing
Several months ago, we told you about the proposed rulemaking by Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board (the EQB) that would limit...
- Feb 16, 2021
Limited Opportunity: Want to Make a Difference in Local Air Quality? Learn to be a Smoke Reader
Even those of us who don’t live near or downwind of an industrial source of air pollution have at some point likely looked at emissions...
- Feb 10, 2021
One Year Later: What We Know About How the U.S. Steel Community Trust Money is Being Spent
The $2.7 million trust benefits five Mon Valley communities – Clairton, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln, and Port Vue, and is governed by a...
- Feb 8, 2021
Advisory Committee Votes to Table Episodic Weather Regs, Health Department Says It Might Take it to
Draft episodic weather regulations long-sought by residents and air quality advocates could be sent out for public comment as soon as...
- Feb 2, 2021
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...
- Jan 29, 2021
GASP: Allegheny County Renewable Energy Agreement A Positive Step for Local Sustainability
Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald this week announced an investment in locally-generated clean energy, with Allegheny County entering into...
- Jan 28, 2021
Invisible Home Danger Leads to Medical, Advocacy Journey – Could You Be at Risk?
Editor’s Note: When GASP launched its Amplify Project last year, our goal was simple: To help amplify the voices of people in our...
- Jan 27, 2021
Allegheny County Health Department: Federal Air Quality Standards Attained at All Monitors for 1st T
Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced in a press release Tuesday that, for the first time in its history, all air quality...
- Jan 26, 2021
GASP Legal Review Leads to Stronger Air Quality Permit for Lawrenceville-Based Pressure Chemical Co.
The Allegheny County Health Department’s notice last week of air quality permits open for comment and issued in final form listed a final...
- 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...
- Jan 21, 2021
Allegheny County Health Department Announces Air Quality Monitor Network Update
Editor’s Note: The following is from a news release issued by the Allegheny County Health Department Thursday morning. The Allegheny...
- Jan 20, 2021
Residents to Allegheny County Health Department: Better Protect Us With Strong Coke Oven Regs
Editor’s Note: The public comment period for Allegheny County’s coke oven regulations closed as of 4 p.m. Jan. 21. Residents talked about...
- Jan 8, 2021
Deadline to Submit Public Comment on Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Quickly Approaching
The state Environmental Quality Board (EQB) will accept written comments on Pennsylvania’s possible entry into the Regional Greenhouse...
- Jan 6, 2021
What You Need to Know About Allegheny County’s Proposed Coke Oven Regulation Revisions & How to
Editor’s Note: The public comment period for Allegheny County’s draft coke oven regulations closed as of 4 p.m. Jan. 21. THANK YOU to all...
- Jan 4, 2021
This Invisible Danger in Your Home Could Hurt Your Health (And What to Do About It)
With everyone spending a whole lot more time inside, indoor air quality is more important than ever. Because the U.S. Environmental...
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