Residents, workers air their responses to U.S. Steel settlement Reid FrazierJuly 31, 2019 The $2.7 million settlement is to resolve air pollution violations at the Clairton plant over the past two years. Environmental JusticePollution
Dr. Karen Hacker Leaves a Legacy of Success and Criticism at the Allegheny County Health Department Kara HolsoppleJuly 26, 2019 Dr. Hacker wins praise for her tackling of chronic diseases, but some say her efforts to improve air quality weren't enough. HealthPollutionYour Environment Update
Pittsburgh-area legislators want hearing on Clairton Coke Works Reid FrazierJanuary 17, 2019 County issued an air quality warning two weeks after a fire damaged pollution controls and after several spikes in sulfur dioxide. EnergyEnvironmental JusticePollution
Allegheny County fines U.S. Steel $1M for Clairton Coke Works air pollution Reid FrazierJune 29, 2018 The health department says pollution at the plant has gotten worse since, leading to dozens of violations. The agency also said U.S. Steel employees tried to mask air violations. NewsPollution
