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Good News: EPA Now Accepting Applications for Rebates Program to Replace Dirty Diesel Buses

“School buses travel over four billion miles each year, providing the safest transportation to and from school for more than 25 million...

Washington County-Based Rockwater Northeast to Pay $2 Million for Clean Air Act Violations

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced recently that two companies have entered a plea agreement...

DEP Awards $2.1 Million in Grants for Cleaner Fuel Vehicle Projects to Help Improve Air Quality, Add

Editor’s Note: The following was taken from a press release issued today by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). More...

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...

With Council Vote Upcoming, GASP Stresses Importance of ‘Clean Construction’ Legislation

After months of advocacy, an important piece of legislation that will help bolster local air quality has just one more step to go before...

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...

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...

URA to Adopt Environmentally Friendly Clean Construction Guidelines

The board of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh is set Thursday to adopt the City’s “Clean Construction” guidelines. The...

GASP Joins Mayor, Officials, for Kickoff of City’s First ‘Clean Construction’ Project

GASP’s Rachel Filippini Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) executive director Rachel Filippini joined Mayor Bill Peduto and other...

GASP, Clean Air Council Sue Allegheny Co. Over Illegal Use of Clean Air & Title V Funds

Contact: Rachel Filippini Executive Director, Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) 412-924-0604 x201 rachel@gasp-pgh.org Katie Edwards...

Pittsburgh Public School Buses Get Cleaner, But More Work Is Needed

Last summer, Pittsburgh Public Schools and the bus companies that provide student transportation to them finalized their Pupil...

Our Region Must Take Advantage of Funding to Reduce Toxic Diesel Air Pollution

Whether you live near train tracks, work near a construction site, or are just standing in line for a bus, you are likely exposed to...