Surprising Sources of Air Pollution: 6 Ways Animal Farms Contribute to Poor Air Quality
While billowing smoke emanating from industrial complexes and trucks belching diesel emissions might be what people most closely...
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May 6, 20202 min read
What’s in the Air: How Ground-Level Ozone Impacts Health & Plants
When you hear the word “ozone” do you automatically think of the kind way up in the Earth’s stratosphere? If so, did you know that’s the...
Apr 22, 20202 min read
The GASP Guide to Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Today we’re celebrating an important milestone: The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day here in the United States! For those who might not be...
Apr 16, 20203 min read
Pittsburgh Earth Week 2020 Coalition Declares a Climate Emergency, Announces Virtual Teach-In
Fifty years ago, the first Earth Week drew millions of participants across the U.S. to New York City. It was a moment that captured the...
Apr 9, 20202 min read
Breathing Easy in a Time of COVID-19: About That Backyard Fire
With sunny skies and warmer weather, nobody wants to feel cooped up in their house, so taking care of outdoor chores seems like the...
Apr 7, 20202 min read
What’s in the Air: Some Things You Might Not Know About Carbon Monoxide
CO is one of six common air pollutants regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Known as a criteria pollutant, the...
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Learn More About Air Quality, Borrow Low-Cost Monitoring Equipment With ROCIS Program
With everyone spending a whole lot more time at home, why not take some time to learn a little more about your indoor air quality, how it...
Mar 31, 20205 min read
What’s in the Air: Understanding Particulate Matter & Why It Should Be on Your Radar
Here at the Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP), we get it: Science isn’t in everybody’s wheelhouse. We understand that when it comes...
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Common-Sense Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
Considering Gov. Tom Wolf’s order asking residents of Allegheny County to stay home for everything but essential trips for things such as...
Jan 14, 20201 min read
Snapshot: Kids “Went Wild” Over GASP’s Clean Air Kits
The first review of GASP’s Clean Air Kits is in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Here’s what Grounded Strategies Project Manager for...
Dec 23, 20191 min read
Snapshot: Air Quality, Gift Wrapping, and Beer at 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
All of us here at GASP wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to our friends at 3 Rivers Outdoors Co. for a fun and festive fundraiser Friday!...
Nov 18, 20191 min read
Snapshot: GASP Hosts Chat with CMU Professor, Author of New Air Pollution Study
About a dozen people attended an event hosted by GASP last week featuring Carnegie Mellon University Professor Nicholas Z. Muller, author...
Nov 14, 20192 min read
GASP Offering Free Air Quality Education Kits to Allegheny County Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP Offering Free Air Quality Education Kits to Allegheny County Schools PITTSBURGH – The Group Against Smog and...
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Snapshot: GASP Presents Air Quality Education Program at Allentown Learning & Engagement Center
The students at the Allentown Learning & Engagement Center (ALEC) were all smiles during a recent air quality education program led by...
Nov 1, 20194 min read
GUEST BLOG: Clean Air From The First Breath
Editors Note: This article originally appeared on The PediaBlog on Oct. 31. HUGE thank you to Dr. Ned Ketyer, who graciously allowed us...
Oct 31, 20192 min read
Beware of Energy Vampires (And No, We Don’t Mean Your Toxic Co-Worker)
For those who are unfamiliar with the term, energy vampires (otherwise known as vampire draws or phantom loads) are appliances and other...
Oct 25, 20192 min read
Looking to Make a Difference in Local Air Quality? Here’s How (BONUS: You Don’t Even Hav
By Amanda Gillooly, GASP communications manager I’ve got a confession to make: The hard sciences aren’t really in my wheelhouse....
Oct 8, 20191 min read
Volunteers Needed (Hint, Hint) to Label Smoke Emissions from Pollution Monitoring Videos
The Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is teaming up with The CREATE Lab at Carnegie Mellon University for an event—and we need your...
Jul 25, 20196 min read
Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Opinion of the U.S. Steel-ACHD Settlement Agreement Heard
A public hearing on the proposed Settlement Agreement between U.S. Steel and the Allegheny County Health Department regarding emissions...
Jun 14, 20191 min read
Save the Date: Ozone Garden Planting Event Slated for July 1
Clear your schedules the evening of July 1, because GASP is teaming up with Repair the World Pittsburgh for an event you won’t want to...
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