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Mon Valley Experiences Multi-Day Bad-Air Episode, Two More Air Quality Exceedances
It was a rough weekend of air quality for Mon Valley, which experienced another days-long bad-air episode &two more air quality exceedances.
May 17, 20214 min read
GASP Calls on Allegheny County to be Transparent Regarding Clack Campus Plans
GASP calls on county officials to be transparent regarding any plans that have been established for the future of the Clack Campus.
May 13, 20212 min read
Is the Future of Pennsylvania’s Workforce Development Green? New Report Says Yes
Is the future of Pennsylvania’s workforce development green? The answer is yes, according to a new report from the PA DEP.
May 13, 20212 min read
More Enforcement Actions Related to Asbestos-Abatement Issued & Why It’s an Air Quality Concern
ACHD issued four stop-work orders related to asbestos violations. Two of those happened at fast-food restaurants being renovated.
May 12, 20215 min read
Making the Connection: Food Waste & the Environment Recording Now Available
A recording of GASP's Making the Connection: Food Waste & The Environment event featuring 412 Food Rescue & others is now available.
May 7, 20211 min read
Natrona Heights Slag Processor to Enclose Operations to Reduce Dust Pollution
On April 15, ACHD published notice of a draft installation permit for an enclosure as well as new work practices at Harsco’s facility.
May 6, 20212 min read
Long-Sought Episodic Weather Regulations Approved for Public Comment
The Allegheny Co. Board of Health on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve long-sought episodic weather regs go out for public comment.
May 5, 20213 min read
Let’s Talk About U.S. Steel’s Decision Not to Invest In the Mon Valley Works
In fiction & reality, bad romances are marked by a lack of trust/transparency & the one between U.S. Steel & Allegheny Co. is no different.
May 4, 20213 min read
Study Confirms What Many Long Suspected: Clairton Coke Works Fire Sickened Mon Valley Residents
Study confirms 2018 fire at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works that knocked out pollution controls for 3 months sickened local residents.
May 4, 20213 min read
April Ends With Three More Air Quality Exceedances in the Mon Valley
That made 12 total exceedances in April – exceedances in the wake of a Notice of Violation against U.S. Steel for H2S violations.
May 3, 20211 min read
Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Issues Mon Valley Air Pollution Warning; Yet Another H2 Exceedance Noted
Allegheny County Health Department on Saturday morning issued a Mon Valley Air Pollution Warning through its Allegheny Alerts system.
Apr 24, 20212 min read
The Climate Change Problem That Might Not Be on Your Radar: Food Waste & How YOU Can Combat It
An estimated one in 8 Americans are facing food insecurity. How can we ensure everyone is fed and prevent food from ending up in landfills?
Apr 22, 20213 min read
“State of the Air” Report: Improvements Noted, But Pittsburgh-Area Air Quality Still Gets F Grade
The American Lung Associations’ annual “State of the Air” report is out and the grades are in: While our region saw incremental air...
Apr 21, 20213 min read
Another Weekend, Another H2S Air Quality Exceedance for Mon Valley
The average concentration yesterday was 0.006 ppm, according to preliminary health department data. The state 24-hour standard is 0.005...
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Mon Valley Experiences Another H2S Exceedance Tuesday at Liberty Air Quality Monitor
The average concentration yesterday was 0.006 ppm, according to preliminary health department data. The state 24-hour standard is 0.005...
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Welcome to Ozone Season, Allegheny Co.: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Air Pollutant
No, not the kind that’s way up high protecting us from those harmful UV rays. We’re talking ground-level ozone. What the heck is...
Apr 14, 20212 min read
U.S. Steel: Prove Commitment to Community by Taking Voluntary Measures to Mitigate Air Pollution
In fact, company CEO David B. Burritt recently noted that U.S. Steel recognizes that is a “pillar” of the community and acknowledged the...
Apr 13, 20213 min read
Air Advisory Committee: Episodic Weather Regulation Ready to Go to Public Comment
Allegheny County Health Department's Air Advisory meeting this week approved much-needed episodic weather regulations for public comment....
Apr 13, 20212 min read
From Grave to Green: The Fascinating World Behind Car Recycling
Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog. Interested in writing something for the Blog Against Smog? Email our communications manager at...
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Allegheny County Health Department to Begin Sending Mon Valley Air Quality Alerts
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced in a press release Friday that, beginning on Monday, April 12, it will begin...
Apr 9, 20212 min read
UPDATED | Watchdog Report: Two More Air Quality Exceedances for Mon Valley
This story was updated at 3:28 p.m. April 8 to include information released by the Allegheny County Health Department via the Allegheny...
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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