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
Town Hall Calls Attention To Pittsburgh Air Quality Problems
NPR-WESA 90.5
By Julia Zenkovich
The “twin crises” of high cancer rates and exposure to toxics in Pittsburgh
Environmental Health News
By Kristina Marusic
Study links more asthma cases to 2018 Clairton Coke Works fire
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Don Hopey
UPCOMING EVENTS
Puppets in the Park: Jeghetto’s Homecoming Show
Aug 14, 2021Bring the entire family and come celebrate with Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins at our Puppets in the Park event in his hometown of Clairton. GASP is…
Premiere of "Heating Up!" A plant-based cooking show
Aug 17, 2021You’re invited – On Tuesday, August 17th from 6 – 8 PM, join us in celebrating the launch of the first episode of “Heating Up!”…
Single-Use Plastics Summit
Aug 26, 2021Save the Date: August 26 — 10am to 2pm More details to come
Home Resource Guide Community Workshop Series
Sep 07, 2021The Home Resource Guide Community Workshops are a series of trainings that cover topics surrounding oil and gas development, from extraction and production to transportation…
BREATHE BLOG
Open Letter to SWPA Elected Governmental, Business and Civic Leaders on the Future of the Mon Valley
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It's well past time to treat climate change like the crisis it is.
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Preliminary results of an Ohio State University study show that pipeline installation on farmland negatively impacts crop yields. #PeopleOverPetro #NoPetroPA
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Powerful opinion piece by Renovo resident Sue Cannon opposes a proposed large-scale gas-fired power plant. “This power plant is unwanted, unnecessary, and will provide no benefits to residents - only burdens.” https://t.co/iX2gmPDeXJ
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Will 2021 Hit a New Low for Air Quality in SWPA - Breathe Weekly for Aug. 2, 2021 - mailchi.mp/5634f051de51/will-2021-hit-a-new-low-for-air-quality-in-swpa-breathe-weekly-for-aug-2-... Sign up to receive our newsletter packed with local news and events! www.breatheproject.org
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Virtually all emperor penguins doomed for extinction by 2100 as climate change looms, study finds
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The United States is moving to list emperor penguins as a threatened species based on new evidence that colonies are imperiled by shrinking sea ice.Thank you Amanda for sharing your story on the health impacts of our poor air quality.
Kudos to director Deia Schlosberg and executive producer Stiv Wilson for an Emmy nomination for "The Story of Plastic," bringing stories from the frontline that share how ingrained and harmful plastic is in our world today. ow.ly/v0oK50FJkd2
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This documentary takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and its impact on the health of our planet.What's bette than an outdoor puppet show in the summer! Coolest event ever, thank you GASP ow.ly/EjVI50FIMKr
Join GASP for Puppets in the Park: Jeghetto’s Homecoming Show | Group Against Smog and Pollution
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Cleaning the air with a WordPress sitePittsburgh’s air quality in 2021 on pace to have one of worst years in recent history
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Poor conditions regarding air quality in Pittsburgh like pollution from out-of-state wildfires, fireworks, and record-breaking exceedances of certain gases are pushing 2021 to be the...REPORT YOUR AIR
Smell something in your neighborhood?
Download the SmellPGH app on your phone
to report your air and track how pollutants travel.
Residents of Allegheny County can report air problems
to the Allegheny County Health Department.
FIND YOUR AIR NOW
HOW'S YOUR AIR?
GOOD MODERATE UNHEALTHY VERY UNHEALTHY HAZARDOUSVISUALIZE YOUR AIR
Finally we have a tool to see on a day by day snapshot where pollution goes.
Plume Pgh Created by CMU CREATE Lab let’s everyone see that air pollution
has effects beyond the immediate surroundings of emitters. Pollution in
one part of our air-shed has the potential to spread throughout the entire
region as weather and wind direction change.
Breathe Cam Highlights
CLEAN AIR — HEALTHY PEOPLE
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Fighting air pollution is a team effort! We need your help
to take on the big polluters and protect public health.