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Watchdog Report: Good News & Bad News About the Air Quality Permit Backlog
Watchdog work is a cornerstone of what we do here at GASP, and part of that involves keeping a watchful eye on both sources of industrial...
Jun 17, 20206 min read


GASP Weighs in on Allegheny County Health Department’s Draft Air Quality Monitoring Network Plan
The Group Against Smog and Pollution on Wednesday submitted comments on the Allegheny County Health Department’s (ACHD’s) draft 2021 air...
Jun 11, 20202 min read


YOU’RE INVITED: “Unbreathable” Panel Discussion Slated for June 18
Mark your calendars: The world premier of “Unbreathable: The Fight For Healthy Air” is slated for Thursday, June 18 – and you’re invited....
Jun 10, 20202 min read


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...
Jun 9, 20202 min read


U.S. Steel Appeals RACT Installation Permits
U.S. Steel on June 1 appealed three installation permits issued by the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) regarding Reasonable...
Jun 8, 20201 min read


GASP Mourns Loss of Stalwart Air Quality Advocate, Longtime Friend & Supporter Bernie Bloom
The Group Against Smog and Pollution is mourning the loss of our longtime friend and ally, Bernard “Bernie” Bloom – an environmental...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


Watchdog Report: GASP Weighs in on RACT II Determinations
Over the past several months, GASP has submitted comments on several “RACT II Determinations” made by the Allegheny County Health...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


GASP Observes #BlackOutTuesday, Expresses Support for BLACK LIVES MATTER Movement
Our hearts hurt. The death of George Floyd at the hands of police helped to again lift the veil on how the deck is stacked against...
Jun 2, 20201 min read


Allegheny County Health Department Issues Enforcement Orders Over Asbestos Abatement, Dust Mitigatio
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 4 to clarify that the dust complaint against Heights Plaza Materials, Springhill Road LLC...
Jun 1, 20202 min read


PM2.5 Monitors at Parkway East, Lawrenceville Sites Back on Line Following Technical Issues
Editor’s Note: An Allegheny County Health Department spokesman on Wednesday confirmed that both the Parkway East and Lawrenceville PM25...
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces $361K in Fines Against U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) in a press release Thursday announced that it has issued $361,400 worth of stipulated...
May 28, 20202 min read


Special Report: How COVID-19 Impacted Allegheny County Air Quality
Stay-at-home orders issued by local and state governments this spring have led to more people working and taking classes from home, which...
May 28, 20202 min read


Get On Your Bikes And Ride for Better Air Quality
Cutting your car dependence will do more than just save you some cash on gas: Bike riding is also far better for local air quality (not...
May 28, 20201 min read


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 27, 20201 min read


GASP Congratulates CREATE Lab & Yen-Chia Hsu, for Smoke Hunting Tool Release
CREATE Lab’s Yen-Chia Hsu trains volunteers to label smoke at GASP HQ. Congratulations are in order for Carnegie Mellon University’s...
May 27, 20201 min read


Amplify Project | Two Steps Allegheny County Officials Can Take to Reduce Air Pollution & Improve Air Quality
By Arjun Narayan North Allegheny High School Junior As a teenager, I often wonder if I have the tools and experience to enact true change...
May 26, 20203 min read


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...
May 20, 20203 min read


Allegheny County Health Department: Lawrenceville Air Quality Monitor Back Online After Technical Is
Editor’s Note: An Allegheny County Health Department spokesman on Wednesday confirmed that the Lawrenceville PM2.5 monitor is back online...
May 18, 20201 min read


Surprising Sources of Air Pollution: 6 Ways Animal Farms Contribute to Poor Air Quality
While billowing smoke emanating from industrial complexes and trucks belching diesel emissions might be what people most closely...
May 13, 20202 min read


Allegheny County Health Department Seeking Input on Annual Air Monitoring Network
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) in a press release Monday announced it is requesting public comment on its 2021 Air...
May 11, 20201 min read


Watchdog Report: Another Hydrogen Sulfide Exceedance – 13th of the Year – Noted Thursday
If you live in the Liberty-Clairton area and were greeted by a foul odor when you opened your windows or walked outside, the culprit was...
May 7, 20201 min read
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