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
Updated: CSI Construction to appeal health department fine over CCAC Boyce asbestos removal
The Verona company was fined and had its license revoked because inspectors say it didn't conduct proper testing or follow proper protocol.
06 Jan 2022
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
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
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
URA establishing Clean Construction rules for equipment on city projects
Environmental groups hope more city authorities and institutions follow suit.
11 Apr 2019
PennFuture launches campaign to force Pittsburgh’s ‘Toxic Neighbor’ to make changes
The Toxic Neighbor campaign, which will be advertised all over the region via ads and social media, focuses on three recommendations.
28 Mar 2019
Is the Allegheny County Health Dept. misusing Clean Air Act Funds? Two environmental groups say yes.
"Why is Allegheny County diverting money away from the vital task of cleaning our air to an over-the-top office renovation?”
12 Jul 2018
Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Green Workplace Challenge winners: How they did it
Some winners of the Sustainable Pittsburgh Green Workplace Challenge share their strategies for being more environmentally-friendly.
08 Dec 2015