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Environmental Groups Seek Pre-Trail Ruling Against U.S. Steel

Julie Grant·July 2, 2021

PennEnvironment and Clean Air Council want a federal judge to find that U.S. Steel violated the Clean Air Act thousands of times after the 2018 Christmas Eve fire at the Clairton Coke Works.

Pollution

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Move Ahead with Plastic Bag Bans as Pennsylvania’s Preemption Nears End

Spotlight PA·July 1, 2021

The Republican-controlled legislature did not renew a statewide preemption on single-use plastics, opening the door for cities and municipalities to institute their own bans.

Politics Pollution

New ‘Toxic 10’ List Outlines Worst Industrial Polluters in Allegheny County

Julia Zenkevich·June 16, 2021

The 10 biggest industrial polluters in Allegheny County released more toxic pollution into the air in 2019 than they did in previous years.

Health Pollution

U.S. Steel Cancellation Leaves Western Pa. With Questions Over Steel’s Future

Reid Frazier·May 17, 2021

When U.S. Steel announced it was canceling $1 billion in upgrades in the Mon Valley, it also pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050. So what does this mean for the region?

Economy Energy Pollution

Study Finds Patients Near U.S. Steel Plant Had Worse Asthma After 2018 Fire

Reid Frazier·May 7, 2021

A 2018 Christmas Eve fire at the Clairton Coke Works knocked out pollution controls for three months, resulting in large releases of sulfur dioxide, a lung irritant.

Health Pollution

U.S. Steel Cancels $1B Upgrade to Pittsburgh Plants

Reid Frazier·April 30, 2021

The company said they've seen the future of steelmaking: "When facts change, we must change.” Elected officials, regulators, environmentalists, and unions weigh in.

Pollution

All four Democratic candidates for Pittsburgh Mayor

Q&A: Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Candidates Debate the City’s Environmental Challenges

PublicSource·April 29, 2021

PublicSource interviewed all four Democratic candidates for Pittsburgh mayor and found some similarities and many differences, especially how to deal with clean water in the city.

Climate Change Politics Pollution Water

Pittsburgh’s Air Improving, but Still Gets an ‘F’ From American Lung Association

Reid Frazier·April 22, 2021

Despite some improvements, the Pittsburgh metro area ranked 9th worst in the country for long-term particle pollution, which is associated with heart and lung disease.

Health Pollution

New Reports: Cleaning Up Coal Sites and Plugging Gas Wells Could Create Thousands of Jobs

Julie Grant·April 16, 2021

Hazards from abandoned wells and coal mines plague Appalachia. Cleaning them up could be an economic boon for the region.

Climate Change Economy Energy Pollution

Group Worries New Air Pollution Permit Could Allow Clairton Coke Works to Pollute More

Reid Frazier·March 26, 2021

Is U.S. Steel making up pollution numbers to avoid stricter rules under the Clean Air Act? GASP thinks it just might be. They want the company to show their math.

Pollution

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Environmental Groups Seek Pre-Trail Ruling Against U.S. Steel

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Move Ahead with Plastic Bag Bans as Pennsylvania’s Preemption Nears End

New ‘Toxic 10’ List Outlines Worst Industrial Polluters in Allegheny County

U.S. Steel Cancellation Leaves Western Pa. With Questions Over Steel’s Future

Study Finds Patients Near U.S. Steel Plant Had Worse Asthma After 2018 Fire

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