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 Coke Works fire: What are the health effects of sulfur dioxide exposure?
Environmental Health News, sulfur dioxide
By Kristina Marusic
Allegheny County Health Dept. Issues Air Quality Alert to Clairton Residents
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Don Hopey
Emission goals are meaningless without taking more action
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LTE By Nora Johnson
UPCOMING EVENTS
Franklin Park Borough Council Legislative Meeting
Jan 14, 2019The Franklin Park Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the lease to drill/frack for gas under Linbrook Park. (see google map at: https://goo.gl/maps/56oaEJtJnv32 the park…
The Petrochemical Invasion of Western PA
Jan 15, 2019The Petrochemical Invasion of Western PA Its environmental consequences and What Can Be Done about It. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills…
Dirty, Dangerous, and In Your Backyard
Jan 24, 2019“Dirty, dangerous, and in your backyard” Norfolk Southern Railroad is accelerating plans to raise bridges in our communities in order to run longer double-stacked trains along a…
Cancer and the Environment Symposium: Priorities for Research, Policy, and Clinical Practice in Southwest Pennsylvania
Jan 29, 2019Cancer and the Environment
BREATHE BLOG
Rethinking Plastic in Our Future
Patricia DeMarco is a native of Pittsburgh with a doctorate in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent a 30-year career in energy and environmental policy in both private and public sector positions, including Commissioner of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and Demand Side Manager for the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative. She was the Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association and Director of the Rachel Carson Institute at Chatham University.
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Doctor: Coke oven problems may aggravate asthma in Clairton students https://t.co/685FWQybdP via @PittsburghPG
Dr. Gentile regularly monitors lung function and asthma control in students at Clairton Elementary school. Following a coke plant fire she found 36% of students participating in the program had significant decrease in lung function.
@KristinaSaurusR https://t.co/R2BdmzxD1D
@ChelsaWagner just put county executive Rich Fitzgerald on blast over controversial air quality in the Mom Valley.
Says he has not taken a strong public stance against Clairton coke plant and force the plant to comply with air quality standards.
Were here today because of an incident, but this is a chronic condition. Pollution hurts inside. It’s abuse. [email protected] #hotidle
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A word from Dr. Karen Hacker
Allegheny County Health Department
Earlier this evening, Dr. Karen Hacker, ACHD Director, addressed questions and concerns that were raised at last night's informational session and today's press conference in Clairton. In this clip, Dr. Hacker talks about SO2 exceedances, and in the event of future exceedances, ACHD would certainly consider enforcement that coke batteries be put into hot idle at the Clairton Coke Works.
@SummerForPA: "This is not natural and it is not fair." #hotidle #letmonvalleybreathe
FRONT PAGE in the PG Today – WE WEREN'T TOLD #LetMonValleyBreathe #HotIdle
'We weren't told': Clairton residents demand action after Coke Works fire caused dangerous emissions
post-gazette.com
Clairton residents seek assurances U.S. Steel won’t continue air pollution in wake of Christmas Eve fire that damaged the coke works#Clairton residents speak out. Call out US Steel and #ACHD at community meeting.
Another pipeline explosion in Ohio with several hurt and property destroyed. The same pipeline exploded almost exactly one year ago.
Natural gas pipeline explodes in eastern Ohio
post-gazette.com
The same pipeline system involved in the 2016 blast in Westmoreland County burst into flames, injuring one.REPORT YOUR AIR
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