Breathe Project
Breathe Project is a clearinghouse for information on air quality in Pittsburgh, southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. We use the best available science and technology to better understand the quality of the air we breathe and provide opportunities for citizens to engage and take action.
BREAKING NEWS
Peduto: Fossil fuel industries will take a toll on the future
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Don Hopey
Exclusive: ExxonMobil scouting for potential cracker site in Beaver County
Pittsburgh Business Times
By Paul J. Gough and Tim Schooley
Will a push for plastics turn Appalachia into next ‘Cancer Alley’?
The Guardian
By Emily Holden
UPCOMING EVENTS
PA Solar Center Launch Party!
Nov 07, 2019Please join us to celebrate the launch of the brand new Pennsylvania Solar Center. Our mission is to help the state become a national leader…
Recent Increases in Air Pollution: Evidence and Implications for Mortality
Nov 14, 2019You’re invited to join GASP for an event at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty branch featuring Professor Nicholas…
League of Women Voters of PA: Seventh Annual Shale and Public Health Conference
Nov 19, 2019Presented by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania’s “Straight Scoop on Shale” initiative and hosted by the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public…
Leaders and Lead: Creating Lead-safe Municipalities
Nov 21, 2019Come learn how municipalities and elected officials can lead the charge to protect your community from lead! About this Event Join us for an inspiring…
BREATHE BLOG
Children's Environmental Health Day – We Must Put Children First
Dr. Ned Keyter is one of the founding physicians of Pediatric Alliance and served as its president from 1997-2004. He has been practicing general pediatrics at Pediatric Alliance since 1990. He also serves on the board of the Environmental Health Project.
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An important and informed thread on over 40 years of battles & progress which has led to the Pittsburgh economy of today. We have sacrificed to much & have come too far, to allow a few to turn us backward. The world has changed & we must continue to adapt. https://t.co/v549xecVzl
Breathe Project stands with @billpeduto ! Thanks to @PghBizTimes https://t.co/xjCS5OAo9c @NoPetroPA @PeopleOverPetro
[email protected] your response on @KDKARadio today was lame – "the #cracker plant is part of the energy efficiency future." The #Shell plant will make #PLASTICS (not energy) which the world doesn't need! What about a #recycling plastics industry to create products? @NoPetroPA
Labor Sides With Big Oil in a Feud With Pittsburgh’s Mayor https://t.co/l2WnRA2tLO via @TheStream_Hub clips
These emissions exponentially reverse any progress made by the City of Pittsburgh's climate action plan. Not to mention... the unsustainable production of 1.6m tons PLASTIC a year:
"Will a push for plastics turn Appalachia into next ‘Cancer Alley’?" https://t.co/zdAeowW2Z0
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Breathe Weekly, the air quality news you need to know!
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Thanks to the Pittsburgh Business Times for publishing Breathe Project's stand with Mayor Peduto.
Mehalik's Viewpoint: Breathe Pittsburgh stands with Mayor Peduto - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Matthew Mehalik of Breathe Project responds to Mayor Bill Peduto's recent statement on petrochemical facilities in the region.Mayor Peduto speaks for this Beaver County resident. Thank you to Terrie Baumgartner.
Contaminated water, toxic air have no respect for county borders - Breathe Project
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The Breathe Project is a supporting organization of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies with generous funding support from the Heinz Endowments.Peduto holds firm on his denouncement of #Petrochemicals in the region, weighs next steps.
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The Breathe Project is a supporting organization of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies with generous funding support from the Heinz Endowments.TODAY: Once again Clairton/ Liberty is among the top 5 worst air quality regions in the country according to the EPA.
The battle of the power players on the growth of #Petro in the Ohio River Valley heats up. Please consider supporting Mayor Peduto!
To crack or not to crack: the regional climate change battle is joined
post-gazette.com
Mayor Peduto’s opposition to petrochemical facilities is ripped by business, labor and even a political ally but praised by envirosREPORT YOUR AIR
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