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How will Pittsburgh fare if new studies prompt the EPA to tighten air pollution standards?

by Justin VellucciFebruary 2, 2022August 31, 2022

The debate was stoked by three important studies showing how minorities are more adversely impacted by air pollution.

Top 10 toxic polluters in Pittsburgh. Meet the new #1

by Michael MachoskyJune 15, 2021August 31, 2022

U.S. Steel shutting down Clairton’s three most-polluting batteries and halting $1.5 billion upgrade

by Michael MachoskyApril 30, 2021August 31, 2022

The Mon Valley has some of the dirtiest air in the country — again

by Michael MachoskyApril 7, 2021August 31, 2022

Allegheny County pollution map

What if the most polluted parts of Allegheny County resembled the least polluted? Study links air pollution to 100 excess deaths per year from heart disease

by Michael MachoskyJune 9, 2020August 31, 2022

Pittsburgh skyline

Support is strong for cleaner air in PA and cuts across political divides, says survey

by Michael MachoskyMay 11, 2020August 31, 2022