How will Pittsburgh fare if new studies prompt the EPA to tighten air pollution standards?
The debate was stoked by three important studies showing how minorities are more adversely impacted by air pollution.
02 Feb 2022
Breathe Project questions $3 million settlement over air pollution violations at Clairton Coke Works
The Breathe Project says the agreement does not prioritize Clairton, the most populous of the towns and the one closest to harmful emissions from the Clairton Coke Works.
24 Feb 2020
Defend the Water rally returns to greet President Trump at shale conference
Environmental activists will convene to lead the day's events, with the Lakota activist Cheryl Angel giving the keynote address.
21 Oct 2019
Pollution standards on the Ohio River are now optional and local environmental groups are alarmed
Dozens of environmental advocacy groups, both regional and national, have decried the decision.
11 Jun 2019
With pipelines coming, want to help keep Pittsburgh’s water clean? This free workshop will teach you how.
The day's discussions and presentions will focus on the construction of Shell's Falcon Pipeline.
18 Mar 2019
EPA head Andrew Wheeler draws protests — and zombies — in Downtown Pittsburgh
Protests were organized by local environmental groups and Native American activists from around the nation.
25 Oct 2018
This week in Pittsburgh tech — 6/7/18
What you should know this week, from the amazing EarthTime and the Breathe Project to the City of Tomorrow Challenge and Pittsburgh becoming a destination for China.
07 Jun 2018
Nine new cameras at 5 locations. Breathe Cam is now watching Mon Valley pollution 24/7.
Cameras will monitor pollution from 3 Mon Valley US Steel plants in near real-time, validating and helping monitor air quality concerns.
07 Jun 2018
Once again, Pittsburgh air ranks among the worst. Here’s what you can do about it.
Our frequency of high particle pollution "spikes" was above any county east of Utah, and we're among the regions seeing higher particle levels year-round.
19 Apr 2018
Want to learn about the polluted air you breathe? Start here.
With research mounting about the health risks of polluted air, a new website offers hard data, opportunities for involvement and even a Breathe Cam.
08 Mar 2018