GASP Lauds EPA Proposal for Stronger Heavy-Duty Vehicle Standards to Promote Clean Air, Protect Comm
With all of the news surrounding an air quality-related enforcement order against U.S. Steel this week, GASP wanted to make sure a...
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Blog Against Smog
- Dec 10, 2021
Public Input Sought: EPA Announces Listening Session About Clean School Bus Program
GASP has long advocated for clean school buses and is pleased to tell you about an upcoming listening session hosted by the U.S....
- Oct 26, 2021
HEADS UP: Electric School Bus Rebate Program Deadline Approaching, GASP Encourages Regional Eligible
We just wanted to put out a gentle reminder: American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds are now available from the U.S. Environmental...
- Mar 24, 2021
Tell Your Congressional Reps: Support Clean School Bus Act to Support Healthy Kids
Every day, more than 25 million children (and thousands of bus drivers) breathe polluted air during their commute to school, which has a...
- Oct 6, 2020
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...
- Oct 1, 2020
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...
- Jun 9, 2020
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...
- May 27, 2020
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...
- May 20, 2020
Clean Construction Legislation Advances to Allegheny County Council for Approval
Allegheny County Council’s Public Works committee on Wednesday advanced long-sought “Clean Construction” legislation to the full council...
- Apr 10, 2019
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...
- Apr 25, 2012
GASP & Other Local Groups Respond to ALA “State of the Air 2012” Report
The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air 2012” report shows improvement in air quality, but underscores the need for more...
- Apr 16, 2012
Environmental Groups Praise PNC for Reducing Diesel Emissions; Urge Other Institutions to Do the Sam
Read the press release here #dieselemissions
- Oct 7, 2011
Bipartisan ‘Clean Construction’ Bill Introduced in House
The proposed new legislation, which was introduced on October 6th by Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY-24th) and Representative Donna Edwards...
- Feb 25, 2011
Pittsburgh can be a leader in reducing diesel emissions
Last week, GASP, Clean Water Action, and Pittsburgh United were joined by several local physicians and a number of other organizations...
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