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    U.S. Steel expected to challenge $1.84 million penalty over air pollution linked to Clairton Coke Works

    U.S. Steel is questioning the health department’s methods, saying that the Liberty air monitor collects data from multiple sources.
    09 Mar 2022

    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

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

    They’re also cancelling a $1.5 billion upgrade to the massive Mon Valley Works complex, which was to include a new state-of-the-art rolling mill and co-generation plant.
    30 Apr 2021

    US Steel fined (again) for pollution at Clairton Coke Works. ‘This is nothing new.’

    “This ongoing problem shows the Coke Works are in disrepair. There sounds like a real lack of interest or willingness to make improvements at their Mon Valley facilities.”
    19 Mar 2021
    Clairton Coke Works

    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
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    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
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