Allegheny County Ohio River Communities
Allegheny County Clean Air Now was one of the first community organizations to take on air quality throught the campaign to close down the Shenango Coke Works. The communities include: Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Brighton Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck Township, McKees Rocks, Neville Township, Ohio Township, Ross Township and Stowe Township.
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Taking On Industrial Pollution and Greenhouse Gases
Title V of the Clean Air Act requires “major sources” of air pollution to obtain operating permits from the EPA or a state or local agency authorized to issue these permits. In Allegheny County, the Allegheny County Health Department in Allegheny County decides these permits. Join GASP, PennEnvironment, Clean Air Council, Clean Water Action, Environmental Integrity Project and the Breathe Project in the effort to clean the region’s air and reduce greenhouse gases.
PennFuture's Toxic Neighbor Campaign
Emissions from a developing, massive Shell petrochemical plant in Beaver County would contain a toxic mix of pollutants – particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, such as acrolein, benzene, toluene and naphthalene – that exacerbate symptoms of asthma and cause cancer.Pennsylvania taxpayers will contribute $1.65 billion in taxpayer dollars toward the construction of the plant which will bring in 600 permanent full-time jobs. This equates to a subsidy of $2,670,000 per job.The plant will emit three times the pollution level of Clairton Coke Works.
Improving Air Quality in the North Boroughs – ACCAN
ACCAN’s campaign to turn a now-shuttered industrial coke plant on Neville Island has shifted into high gear. The campaign includes reducing emissions from the many industrial plants on Bruno and Neville Island, stopping the spread of Fracsilica from the fracking industry into neighborhoods and turning the former Shenango site into a sprawling Solar Farm.
Coke Projection in Pennsylvania
Air pollution from the coke oven industry impacts the health of residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and beyond. This Clean Air Council PA Coke Ovens website provides information regarding these air pollution impacts from the coke oven industry in general, as well as specific facilities in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
CAC's Southwest Pennsylvania Neighbors for Clean Air
The goal of the Southwest PA Neighbors for Clean Air initiative is to create 100 neighborhood groups of 10 members throughout the region so that residents can learn about and take action on the most pressing environmental issues in Southwest Pennsylvania. In the nine months since the first leader training session, CAC has trained over 80 group leaders, and 20 groups now meet regularly. Contact Jay Walker ([email protected]) to join a group or find out more information.
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Letter to President Donald Trump During Visit to Petrochemical Site, Beaver County, Pa.
August 12, 2019August 13, 2019President Donald J. TrumpThe White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500Re: Presidential Visit to Beaver County, PADear President Trump:As a group of residents and organizations concerned about the future of the Greater Ohio River Valley, we wish to share our concerns as you visit our home today. For years we have been ...
ACCAN Releases Explosive Video of Metalico in the Spirit of July 4th
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Report Reveals The Dirty Truth About Recreational Wood Smoke
July 2, 2018A new report is out on "The Harmful Effects of Wood Smoke and the Growth of Recreational Wood Burning," a scientifically-based resource for those working on campaigns that encourage a greater awareness of the dangers of recreational woodburning.Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI), an organization of physicians and public health professionals based in ...
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Letter to President Donald Trump During Visit to Petrochemical Site, Beaver County, Pa.
13 Breathe Collaborative Organizations
August 13, 2019 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Re: Presidential Visit to Beaver County, PA Dear President Trump: As a group of residents and organizations concerned about the future of the Greater Ohio River Valley, we wish to share our concerns as you visit our home today. For years we have been battling the effects of economic disinvestment following generations of heavy industrial development that have left a lot for us to clean up. We are working hard to find our way forward. One of the lessons we have learned from...
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Understanding Microplastics in the Ohio River Basin
The Ohio River Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This monthly series of webinars features topics in Clean Water, Ecosystem Restoration, Research, Education, Transportation, Flood Control and Recreation. The Series was created by the Ohio River Recreation Trail in 2020. In 2021, the Series was expanded with additional partners to provide additional content and support. The Partners include the Ohio River Recreational Trail, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Foundation for Ohio River Education, ORSANCO, and the National Park Service. To register for the next Ohio River Discussion: Understanding…
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