air quality Archives

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

This morning, the Liberty-Clairton air monitor showed that levels of fine particulate matter were elevated enough to give this Mon Valley spot the worst air quality in the country.

07 Apr 2021

For the first time, Allegheny County meets federal air quality standards at all eight air monitors

The region is now in compliance with federal standards for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone and particulate matter.

27 Jan 2021

Pittsburgh’s 2030 District includes 556 buildings that are greatly reducing energy usage. It’s healthier for all of us.

The initiative aims to reduce energy, water and transportation emissions from buildings by 50%.

13 May 2020

1,000 Hours a Year initiative helps schools address lead, radon, air quality

Mini-grants and technical expertise help schools and childcare centers address environmental toxins in Pittsburgh's schools.

27 Jan 2020

Breathe deep: the new Sewickley Tavern raises the bar for indoor air quality — and noise control

Opening in early 2020, the new eatery has a high-tech system of sensors to monitor and fine-tune its air and sound quality.

12 Dec 2019

Mapping Pittsburgh’s air quality to get to the source

The results of a two-year air quality study illuminate which parts of the county experience the greatest concentrations of pollutants, and what that could mean for the health of our population.

12 Feb 2015

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