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
Opposition Growing Against Natural Gas Pipeline To Supply Beaver Co. Cracker Plant
KDKA-TV
By Andy Sheehan
Testimony begins in U.S. Steel appeal of coke works enforcement order
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Don Hopey
90% of the World's Children are Breathing Toxic Air, says WHO
The Guardian
UPCOMING EVENTS
Protecting Our Communities – Environmental Challenges From Fossil Fuel Extraction in SWPA
Dec 06, 2018Find out from our region’s elected representatives what’s going on in city, county, state and federal government to combat climate change, promote sustainable energy and protect…
Webinar: Engaging Health Professionals in Environmental Public Health
Dec 07, 2018Healthcare professionals are important partners for the advancement of environmental public health. On the front-line of healthcare delivery, clinicians, pediatricians, nurses, and many other professionals…
Cancer and the Environment Symposium: Priorities for Research, Policy, and Clinical Practice in Southwest Pennsylvania
Jan 29, 2019Cancer and the Environment
BREATHE BLOG
Defend Our Water – Day of Action Highlight Video
By Kirsi Jansa
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[email protected] Dave Smith working with #Clairton residents to help them understand their right to #breathe unpolluted air. https://t.co/TD8ve9bdwN … @AlleghenyFront
Lancet study says #ClimateChange will make people a lot sicker @TheAtlantic https://t.co/gqokfCfVNs
The health impacts of the Beaver County #cracker will outweigh any benefits says Breathe Project's Matt Mehalik, costing $15 to $33M in additional health costs. https://t.co/YF9QS5XK2k
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Clean Air Council's Dave Smith working with Clairton residents to help them understand their rights in regard to air pollution.
Fighting Air Pollution with Stories and Friendship - The Allegheny Front
alleghenyfront.org
A Clairton business owner and a clean air advocate team up to help people, reluctant to speak out about air pollution, find their voice.Here's the bad news – PA wants to cut carbon and reduce fossil fuels, but proposed reduction targets would only cut carbon emissions minimally. Which means PA won't make greenhouse gas emission goals by 2050.
Draft version of carbon-cutting plan envisions a dramatic shift in Pa.'s energy mix
post-gazette.com
“To some extent, this report strikes me like Michigan doing a climate report saying, ‘we should stop making cars,’” said one observer.Great forum last night bringing together elected leaders and environmental advocates committed to a cleaner, green, pollution free future.
Activists, elected officials discuss Beaver County cracker plant
pittnews.com
The JCC of Pittsburgh hosted “Protecting our communities: Environmental challenges from fossil fuel extraction in SWPA” Thursday evening.Unite with Franklin Park Tonight!!
Stand against Fracking in Franklin Park!!!
Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Municipal Building Meeting Room
2344 West Ingomar Rd. Pittsburgh
We encourage Franklin Park residents to attend tonight's meeting and voice opposition to leasing Linbrook Park for fracking, as well as the FPEB’s “no opinion” on the leasing of the Park.
Excellent piece by Andy Sheehan if KDKA-TV. Health, risk or jobs?
Opposition Growing Against Natural Gas Pipeline To Supply Beaver Co. Cracker Plant
pittsburgh.cbslocal.com
Opposition is growing for a pipeline to supply the cracker plant in Beaver County; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.Breathe Weekly for Dec. 3, 2018 – U.S. Steel Hearing Underway, Cap & Trade Initiative Goes Forward - mailchi.mp/a12c58d6d066/breathe-weekly-for-dec-3-2018-us-steel-hearing-underway-cap-trade-initiat...
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