Some say a just transition is not just about securing help for workers, but the shift to renewable energy can be a driver for redistributing wealth and power in society.
The Allegheny County Health Department says the plant is emitting five times more sulfur dioxide than it’s supposed to, and must take action to fix the problem.
Hot idle is when the plant stays running but doesn’t produce any coke. They say their health should be more important than the business of the Clairton Coke Works.
