GASP Lauds EPA Proposal for Stronger Heavy-Duty Vehicle Standards to Promote Clean Air, Protect Comm
With all of the news surrounding an air quality-related enforcement order against U.S. Steel this week, GASP wanted to make sure a...
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Dec 10, 20211 min read
Public Input Sought: EPA Announces Listening Session About Clean School Bus Program
GASP has long advocated for clean school buses and is pleased to tell you about an upcoming listening session hosted by the U.S....
Oct 26, 20211 min read
HEADS UP: Electric School Bus Rebate Program Deadline Approaching, GASP Encourages Regional Eligible
We just wanted to put out a gentle reminder: American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds are now available from the U.S. Environmental...
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Good News: EPA Now Accepting Applications for Rebates Program to Replace Dirty Diesel Buses
“School buses travel over four billion miles each year, providing the safest transportation to and from school for more than 25 million...
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Washington County-Based Rockwater Northeast to Pay $2 Million for Clean Air Act Violations
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced recently that two companies have entered a plea agreement...
Jun 9, 20202 min read
It’s Official: Allegheny County Council Unanimously Approves ‘Clean Construction’ Ordinance
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a long-sought ‘clean construction’ ordinance that will help reduce diesel...
May 27, 20201 min read
With Council Vote Upcoming, GASP Stresses Importance of ‘Clean Construction’ Legislation
After months of advocacy, an important piece of legislation that will help bolster local air quality has just one more step to go before...
May 20, 20203 min read
Clean Construction Legislation Advances to Allegheny County Council for Approval
Allegheny County Council’s Public Works committee on Wednesday advanced long-sought “Clean Construction” legislation to the full council...
Apr 10, 20192 min read
URA to Adopt Environmentally Friendly Clean Construction Guidelines
The board of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh is set Thursday to adopt the City’s “Clean Construction” guidelines. The...
Feb 21, 20192 min read
GASP Joins Mayor, Officials, for Kickoff of City’s First ‘Clean Construction’ Project
GASP’s Rachel Filippini Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) executive director Rachel Filippini joined Mayor Bill Peduto and other...
Feb 20, 20173 min read
Pittsburgh Public School Buses Get Cleaner, But More Work Is Needed
Last summer, Pittsburgh Public Schools and the bus companies that provide student transportation to them finalized their Pupil...
Mar 4, 20162 min read
Our Region Must Take Advantage of Funding to Reduce Toxic Diesel Air Pollution
Whether you live near train tracks, work near a construction site, or are just standing in line for a bus, you are likely exposed to...
Feb 25, 20111 min read
Pittsburgh can be a leader in reducing diesel emissions
Last week, GASP, Clean Water Action, and Pittsburgh United were joined by several local physicians and a number of other organizations...
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