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Allegheny County Council Sends Proposal to Fully Fund Air Quality Program Back to Committee, Fight Continues
Dear Fellow Breathers, We've got more work to do. Last night, Allegheny County Council remanded the proposal to fully fund our Air...
Oct 23, 20243 min read
DEP New Grant Opportunities to Fight Hunger and Prevent Food Waste
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces new grant availability for non-profit organizations helping to...
Oct 7, 20241 min read
Tell Allegheny County Council to Vote YES on Fee Schedule Changes Needed to Fully Fund Our Air Quality Program
Let us put it to you this way: If Allegheny County Health Department’s revised air quality permit fee schedule that is expected to help...
Oct 3, 20243 min read
DEP Launches New Program in Pennsylvania to Plug Orphan Oil & Gas Wells, Cutting Methane Emissions in the Commonwealth
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Wednesday launched a new grant program aimed at plugging orphaned oil and gas wells...
Oct 2, 20242 min read
DEP Announces it Secured Nearly $2M for Renewable Energy Planning for PA
Did you hear? The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced it has secured a $1.96 million grant from the U.S....
Sep 26, 20242 min read
EPA Announces $117 Million in Grants Available to Advance Recycling Infrastructure and Prevent Wasted Food
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $117 million for three separate funding opportunities to advance recycling...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
GASP Encourages Local Districts to Apply for Portion of EPA's $965M in Clean School Bus Funding
Some good news to share today: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest round of funding from the Clean School Bus...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
EPA Launches Nationwide Environmental Justice Climate Corps
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AmeriCorps this week announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps , a new...
Sep 25, 20242 min read
EPA Announces New Kids & Climate Health Zone with Stories, Tips to Protect Children in a Changing Climate
Hey parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers, did you hear? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a new tool...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Deadline to Weigh in on Allegheny County Climate Action Plan Quickly Approaching
GASP, residents, and fellow advocates spoke out at a public hearing last week to provide input on the formulation of an Allegheny County...
Sep 23, 20242 min read
EPA Releases Proposed Updates to Recommendations to Help Buyers Find Sustainable Products
Good news for those working to be as sustainable as possible! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed update...
Sep 12, 20242 min read
EPA Launches New Website to Support the Development of Climate-Resilient Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced the launch of a new website, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation...
Sep 12, 20241 min read
GASP Lauds Board of Health Approval of Revised Fee Schedule Expected to Fully Fund Air Quality Program
Good news, folks: The Allegheny County Board of Health on Wednesday approved a revised air quality permit fee schedule that is expected...
Sep 11, 20243 min read
Take the Week Without Driving PGH Pledge & Advocate for Better Mobility Options for Local Non-Drivers
In these divided times, we can all agree that whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods, everyone in Allegheny County...
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Sustainability Spotlight: For Swissvale, ‘Forward Thinking’ is Key to Mitigating Municipal Climate Impacts
Swissvale Councilwoman Shawn Alfonso Wells acknowledges that yes, navigating the world of sustainability can be difficult. She said the...
Sep 4, 20242 min read
DEP Announces First-in-PA Registered Apprenticeship Program to Plug Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Monday announced a new registered apprenticeship program to train...
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Aug 20, 20240 min read
GASP, Residents & Advocates Speak Out in Favor of Proposal to Fully Fund Air Quality Program
GASP joined residents and fellow advocates at a public hearing in West Mifflin Monday to send the message: Allegheny County Health...
Aug 20, 20242 min read
Deadline to Submit Comment in Support of Fully Funding Allegheny County Health Department’s Air Quality Program Approaching
Dear Fellow Breathers, We’ve gotta couple questions for you. Have you ever: Lamented how bad the air smelled? Woke up and immediately...
Aug 15, 20242 min read
ACTION ALERT: Speak Out to Support Plan to Fully Fund Air Quality Program by Making Polluters Pay
Time is running out to speak up in support of an Allegheny County Health Department proposal to fully fund our Air Quality Program by...
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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