Clairton Coke Works Archives

Allegheny County’s air monitors comply with federal standards for the first time. What does this mean for the air we breathe?

Environmental advocacy groups say this is a foot in the right direction, but a lot more work is needed before the county can claim a victory.

05 Feb 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

U.S. Steel fine of $361,400 for air pollution violations will go to 5 communities and the Clean Air Fund

“Question is, are the facility improvements U.S. Steel committed to making in the June 2019 settlement agreement going to make a substantive difference in air quality?"

29 May 2020

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

Rep. Austin Davis on battling air pollution and the fight for meaningful legal penalties

"We need to make sure that we’re acting not to just hold polluters accountable, but making sure that communities are well-informed about their air quality.”

21 Aug 2019

Blunt air quality report from PennEnvironment says Allegheny County Health Department must do better

"Time and again, ACHD has acted slowly in response to air pollution complaints."

15 Aug 2019

Health Department opens US Steel’s $2.7 million settlement for public comments

Even if the settlement is approved, it will not be the end of the legal conflict between the department and US Steel.

08 Jul 2019

Clairton Coke Works avoids shutdown, but the legal battle rages on

The fire may be out, but it appears to have already impacted U.S. Steel's legal fortunes.

20 Jun 2019

Beyond Clairton: Are we ready to really improve Pittsburgh’s air?

"I think the economic factors have outweighed the health factors. I think that’s been an issue with the Pittsburgh area for a while."

13 May 2019

Grade F? Allegheny County’s numbers in national State of the Air report are maddening.

"We all pay a price with our health, our families and our reduced prosperity. We need to pull together to fix this stain on our community. We have a right to breathe healthy air.”

24 Apr 2019

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