Hydrogen Sulfide Limits Repeatedly Violated in Mon Valley
Comments made to the Allegheny County Board of Health by Sue Seppi, Sep. 13, 2017 Waking up in the morning or the middle of the night to...
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Sep 12, 20172 min read
Calling All Athletes!
Whether it be walking the dog or climbing mountains, shooting basketball or biking all terrains, GASP considers you an athlete. We are...
Aug 30, 20171 min read
Governor Wolf Called Upon to Finalize Methane Controls and Oppose Budget that Sacrifices Air Quality
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Aug 16, 20173 min read
Improvements Needed for Southwestern PA Air Monitoring
In Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) each operate...
Jul 19, 20172 min read
GASP Files Notice of Intent to Sue Armstrong Cement for Air Quality Permit Violations
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2017 Contacts: John Baillie, Senior Attorney, GASP, 412-924-0604 ext. 201, john@gasp-pgh.org GASP Files...
Jul 12, 20171 min read
GASP Comments on Proposed Beech Hollow Natural Gas Plant
GASP recently submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the new Beech Hollow natural...
May 18, 20173 min read
A Connection Made: Physical Activity, Asthma, and Air Pollution
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that the average adult get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each...
May 1, 20171 min read
Allegheny County Health Department Plan to Lower Sulfur Dioxide Levels Modified, Open For Public Com
Recently, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) published its draft plan to reduce sulfur dioxide levels in the parts of the...
Apr 26, 20172 min read
Comments to Compressor Station Plan Approval Result in Much Lower Potential Emissions Levels
On Feb. 6, 2017 GASP submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding a draft plan approval...
Mar 30, 20171 min read
Making the Connection: Physical Activity, Air Pollution, and Asthma in the Urban Environment
Join GASP for our next event in the Making the Connection Series: Physical Activity, Air Pollution, and Asthma in the Urban Environment...
Mar 23, 20174 min read
GASP, Others Give Notice of Intent to Sue Allegheny Ludlum Plant
March 23, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groups File Notice of Intent to Sue Owners of Steel Plant Over Illegal Air Pollution Pollution from...
Mar 13, 20173 min read
Cuts to EPA Will Significantly Impact Southwestern PA
The Trump administration has proposed cutting the EPA’s budget by 25 percent, down to $6.1 billion, and to reduce its workforce by 20...
Mar 3, 20172 min read
Tell EPA to Count Toxic Releases from the Oil and Gas Industry
The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) is a one-of-a-kind resource, in which industrial facilities annually report the type and amount of...
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...
Dec 13, 20163 min read
Fellow Breathers–Give the Gift of Better Air Quality This Season!
Dear Fellow Breather, Another year is drawing to a close, and while some environmental victories have been achieved, our nation and our...
Nov 14, 20162 min read
A Major Air Pollution Source Permit That Has Major Problems
In October, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) issued the draft Title V Operating Permit for the ATI Allegheny Ludlum steel...
Sep 28, 20165 min read
Almost One-Third of Major Sources of Air Pollution in Southwestern PA Do Not Have a Current Operatin
In August 2015 and May 2016, the Allegheny County Controller’s office reported on the Allegheny County Health Department’s (ACHD)...
Sep 15, 20163 min read
Local Nonprofits Demand Strong Permit for McConway and Torley Steel Foundry
On September 14, at the Allegheny County Board of Health meeting, a dozen local community and environmental non-profit organizations...
Aug 3, 20163 min read
You + GASP = Better Air Quality!
Dear Fellow Breather, As we welcome in warmer temperatures, we also dread an increase in high ozone pollution days, because summer...
Jul 6, 20162 min read
Methane From Natural Gas Industry Must Be Better Controlled
Methane is the second-most prevalent greenhouse gas in the U.S., and at least a quarter of it comes from our natural gas industry. It’s...
Jun 17, 20161 min read
Comment on Allegheny County’s 2017 Air Monitor Plan
In Allegheny County, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) manages a network of monitors that sample various pollutants in the...
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