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
Clairton residents, activists protest air pollution
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Don Hopey and Abigail Mihaly
After String of Rare Cancer Cases, Pennsylvania Investigates Potential Link to Fracking
The Wall Street Journal
By Kris Maher
Is shale development worth the costs? A CMU study says no.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Don Hopey
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women's March Pittsburgh: Hear our Vote! - No to War!
Jan 18, 2020Three years of marching, training, organizing, and building power – it’s all been leading up to this. In 2020, we have a chance to finish…
The Petrochemical Build-Out: Not What It's Cracked Up To Be
Jan 26, 2020On December 8, 2019, the Sunday edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette featured as its front-page story the article: “Study: Shale gas job gains don’t offset…
22nd Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
Jan 24, 2020Description We are very excited about the 22nd Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit, a multi-cultural initiative of the Black & White Reunion. The Opening Ceremony will…
Westmoreland County Solar Co-op Info Session
Feb 29, 2020Learn about solar energy, and how our nonprofit co-op model simplifies the process of going solar on your home or small business. Solar United Neighbors…
BREATHE BLOG
Recent Bad Air Quality & How U.S. Steel Can Be a Better Neighbor
By GASP Pittsburgh
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BREAKING: ACHD announces new fines against @U_S_Steel. We’re reviewing the agreement now & will update this story soon. #clairton #AirQuality #cleanairnow https://t.co/RIFaYO384S
The Allegheny County Health Department has assessed $743,625 in new fines against U.S. Steel for pollution violations in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2019.
90% of this money will go to impacted communities and 10% to the Clean Air Fund.
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Time is writing about the end of fossil fuel companies as we know it. This is not activists talking, it is Time magazine. Shell is done for, along with the polluted dreams of @ACE_Fitzgerald. #pathetic https://t.co/rvG64aMwxu
Investment analyst, former bank exec explains why Blackrock news is so big: everyone holding fossil fuel assets is starting to understand their value is only going one direction https://t.co/bRlVUQzpWb
#Shell is grappling with its own existential challenge. The residents of Beaver are grappling with an even darker reality. https://t.co/FllNCfRb4B @NoPetroPA @EHPinfo @PennEnvironment @PennFuture
Breathe Project
Bill Mckibben: Everyone holding fossil fuel assets is beginning to understand their value is only moving in one direction.
Citing Climate Change, BlackRock Will Start Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
newyorker.com
In response to mounting public pressure, the investment company has begun knuckling under to reality.Shell is grappling with its own existential challenge. The residents of Beaver are grappling with a darker reality.
The Reason Fossil Fuel Companies Are Finally Reckoning with Climate Change
time.com
Protesters have swarmed Shell's headquarters in recent yearsAir Quality in Allegheny County in #red, #unhealthy in Mon Valley. As of 1pm @AIRNow shows Liberty-Clairton still #2 worst air in US. Where is the health #Warning #ACHD? People #takeaction to protect yourselves!
Indeed we need oversight on pipeline construction and operation. People's lives are at risk.
Pipeline woes: DEP needs to be vigilant in monitoring company
post-gazette.com
Energy Transfer Corp. has not exactly been the best of business partners as it constructs major natural gas pipelines across Pennsylvania.Combined particulates and O3 in the Mon Valley are AGAIN among the top 5 worst in country today according to EPAnow.gov. #cleanairnow
Mayor Peduto has clout on the national stage. He says he won't endorse a Democratic candidate for president until they commit to invest in rebuilding America's renewable energy sector.
Pittsburgh mayor weighs in on air quality in region
wtae.com
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto talked about how he can help clean the water and the air in our region.REPORT YOUR AIR
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