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New Designated Non-Attainment Area for SO2 in Western PA? That’s What EPA's Proposing - But is it Too Late to Make a Difference?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this month announced a proposal that - if approved - would mean four...
Feb 20, 20243 min read
WANTED: Your Dirty Furnace Filters (Yes, Really!)
Editor's Note: Our pals at ROCIS told us that they had an overwhelming response and that no more filters are needed at this time. THANK...
Feb 14, 20241 min read
GASP Encourages Residents to Take Allegheny County Health Department Community Health Survey
Have yinz taken Allegheny County Health Department’s a community health survey yet? If not, what are you waiting for? For the...
Feb 14, 20241 min read
GASP Joins Rep. Summer Lee, Fellow Advocates to Celebrate Investment in Electric School Buses, Raise Awareness of Funding Opportunity
GASP was honored to stand alongside U.S. Rep. Summer Lee and fellow clean air advocates today to announce a $40 million federal grant...
Feb 8, 20242 min read
GASP Lauds EPA’s New, More Stringent Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate Matter
The sun is shining in winter in Pittsburgh and we have great news to share! No, you are not dreaming. The U.S. Environmental Protection...
Feb 7, 20241 min read
DEP Announces Start of Emergency Project to Plug Abandoned Gas Wells in Scott Township
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has begun an emergency project to plug two leaking abandoned natural gas wells...
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Event Recording Now Available for Safe at Home: Understanding Common Environmental Hazards
We wanted to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Safe at Home: Understanding Common Environmental Hazards webinar. GASP...
Feb 1, 20241 min read
EPA Proposes New Regs Designed to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil & Gas Industry
The EPA this month announced a proposed rule designed to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
Jan 30, 20244 min read
GASP Lauds DEP Cleaner Fuel Transportation Infrastructure Funding Benefitting Local Business, Communities
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $1.28 million in funding to improve air quality in...
Jan 24, 20242 min read
GASP to ACHD: ATI Air Quality Permit Must Include Stronger Testing, Monitoring Requirements
GASP on Wednesday afternoon presented testimony at a public hearing in Natrona Heights held by Allegheny County Health Department to...
Jan 18, 20242 min read
DEP Receives $3 Million From EPA to Develop Climate Action Plan, Proposes Grant Program to Reduce Emissions in Heavy Industry
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received $3 million from the EPA to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan...
Jan 18, 20242 min read
EPA Proposes Stronger Air Pollution Standards for Large Facilities that Burn Municipal Solid Waste
The EPA has announced a proposal to strengthen Clean Air Act standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste. If...
Jan 18, 20242 min read
DEP Issues Air Quality Plan Approval for Leachate Evaporation System at Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill
Did you hear? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) authorized an air quality plan approval to allow an onsite...
Jan 16, 20242 min read
UPDATED: GASP to ACHD: Hold U.S. Steel Accountable & Protect Residents with Proper Compliance Schedule for Clairton Coke Works
Editor's Note: This blog has been updated to include a link to GASP's formal written comments. GASP joined residents and fellow...
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Join GASP at Clairton Coke Works Permit Hearing to Stand With Mon Valley Residents, Demand Accountability from U.S. Steel
If reading that headline gave you a “déjà vu all over again” sort of feeling, it’s probably because the issue of the Clairton Coke Works...
Jan 8, 20244 min read
UPDATED: U.S. Steel Appeals $2.2 Million Fine for Hydrogen Sulfide Exceedances
Editor's Note: U.S. Steel on Jan. 26 appealed this enforcement order. You can read the appeal document here. The Allegheny County Health...
Jan 5, 20242 min read
HELP WANTED: DEP Seeks Project Applications for $5 Million Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) this week announced that the Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund...
Jan 4, 20242 min read
DEP Offering Free Testing Kits for Radon Action Month, GASP Hosting Indoor Air Quality Workshop Jan. 30
January is National Radon Action Month, marking a time of increased outreach and public awareness for this serious health hazard. What’s...
Jan 3, 20242 min read
The One Where GASP Gets a Little Cheesy About How Much Your Year-End Donation Means to Us
Can we get a little cheesy? Just for a minute? As the year draws to a close, many of us reflect on the things we're grateful for. Here at...
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Allegheny County Announces First Cohort of Indoor Air Quality Improvement Pilot Program
Did you hear? Allegheny County on Monday announced the first cohort for its Indoor Air Quality Improvement pilot program with 20...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
PA Sen. Casey Signs Letter Attacking Proposed EPA Rules to Reduce Emissions from Coke & Steelmaking
Earlier this year we blogged about EPA’s proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for...
Dec 8, 20231 min read
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