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

On a positive note, the list shows that progress is possible. The McConway & Torley Foundry in Lawrenceville has reduced emissions of chromium compounds by 90% and nickel compounds by 97%, and dropped out of the Toxic Ten this year.

15 Jun 2021

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

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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