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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Allegheny County Health Department Publishes Long-Awaited Draft Title V Permit for ATI in Brackenridge
Quick update today: Recently, we  reported  that the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) had at long last finalized the Title V...

Sep 26, 20242 min read
County Controller Publishes Annual Review of Title V Air Quality Permit Backlog
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Conner this week released the federally required annual review of the Allegheny County Health...


Sep 26, 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 25, 20242 min read
UPDATED: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Issues Notice of Violation to U.S. Steel for Edgar Thomson Air Quality Violations
In the midst of a possible multi-billion-dollar merger with Japanese-based Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel continues to pile up air quality...


Sep 25, 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 24, 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 23, 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, 20241 min read
Deadline to Apply for Clean Air Fund Project Money is THIS FRIDAY
Good news! It’s not too late to apply for Allegheny County Clean Air Fund project money. But beware: The deadline to get your paperwork...

Sep 23, 20242 min read
Allegheny County Health Department Issues First Title V Operating Permit to Synthomer Jefferson Hills (Formerly Eastman Chemical)
Over the years, GASP has written a LOT about Title V Operating Permits - and for good reason. They are required of all major sources of...

Sep 12, 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, 20241 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 11, 20243 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 6, 20241 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, 20242 min read
EPA and Forest Service Release Updated AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service this week released an updated version...

Sep 5, 20242 min read
ACHD Seeking Public Comment on Revised Title V Permit for U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Facility; Sept. 23 Hearing Set
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is seeking public comment on the revised Title V operating permit for U.S. Steel’s Edgar...

Sep 5, 20242 min read
GASP Pittsburgh Seeking Applicants for ‘Fresh Voices for Clean Air’ Youth Education Initiative
Media Contact: Amanda Gillooly GASP Communications Manager amanda@gasp-pgh.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GASP Pittsburgh Seeking Applicants...

Sep 4, 20242 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...

Aug 29, 20242 min read
#ICYMI: Nippon Steel Announces Plans to Invest $1B More at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works Facilities
U.S. Steel has been a perennial air polluter, so GASP has been closely following news related to Nippon Steel’s pending acquisition of...


Aug 26, 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...
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