Episode for November 26, 2021
For those new to Pittsburgh, the realization that the air isn’t always healthy to breathe can come as a shock. That’s what happened to producer Susan Scott Peterson and her family.
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U.S. Steel is trying to block Allegheny County’s new coke oven rules
The new regulations target 'rotten egg' gas the plant has emitted dozens of times since 2020.
Allegheny County Takes Aim at Air Pollution During Inversions
A new rule calls for industries in the Mon Valley to develop plans to lower air emissions during inversions that trap pollution close to the ground.
Renewables Overtake Coal, but Natural Gas Still Dominates U.S. Power Generation
Wind is the dominant source of renewable energy, which is now the second-largest source of electricity. Natural gas is still number one.
The House Environment Committee Chair Dismisses Climate Science. What Does That Mean for Climate Action in Pa.?
Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) is a climate denier. He’s in a prime spot to block legislation that could address climate change.
What You Need to Know About Air Quality Improvements in Allegheny County
We have the details about which air quality standards Allegheny County now meets, how these gains were made, and if they will last.
For the First Time Ever, Allegheny County Meets Federal Air Quality Standards
All eight monitors met the standards, including the most polluted one near the Clairton Coke Works.
Allegheny County Residents Demand Stronger Pollution Regs for U.S. Steel Plant
An air inversion in early November caused a string of bad air days near the Clairton Coke Works. Residents are sick of it.
A Decade of Cleaner Air Ended in Controversy and Questions about Allegheny County’s Future
Recent fires at the Clairton Coke Works and temperature inversions have sparked a debate about what should be done to address air pollution in the county.
After String of Smoggy Days, Allegheny County Wants Polluters to Reduce Emissions During Some Weather Events
The health department says climate change will make temperature inversions more frequent. A foggy blanket of air pollution hung over the county during the week of Christmas.
