U.S. Steel, Health Department Finalize Air Pollution Settlement Agreement Kathleen J. Davis·February 11, 2020The final settlement requires U.S. Steel to pay $2.7 million in fines as well as make $200 million worth of improvements to the facility.Pollution
After String of Smoggy Days, Allegheny County Wants Polluters to Reduce Emissions During Some Weather Events Kathleen J. Davis·January 2, 2020The health department says climate change will make temperature inversions more frequent. A foggy blanket of air pollution hung over the county during the week of Christmas.Climate ChangeHazardous to Your HealthHealth
Giant Eagle Plans to Get Rid of All Single Use Plastics in Stores by 2025 Kathleen J. Davis·December 17, 2019Those blue grocery bags may be a thing of the past but will customers go for it? A pilot program is rolling out in January to find out.Pollution
PA’s Pumpkin Farmers Dealing With Lower than Normal Crop Yields Kathleen J. Davis·October 16, 2019Heavy summer rains kept away important pollinators and spread fungal disease.Climate ChangeFood and Agriculture
Students, Young Adults Gather In Downtown Pittsburgh For Climate Strike Kathleen J. Davis·September 20, 2019The gathering is part of a worldwide student strike to raise awareness of the climate crisis.Climate Change
Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties On Code Orange Air Quality Alert Kathleen J. Davis·February 4, 2019The poor air quality is attributed to warmer temperatures and a lack of wind, which prevents the particles from blowing away.Pollution
Want to Know if There Are Pipelines Near You? Good Luck With That. Kathleen J. Davis·September 21, 2018Maps of the majority of natural gas pipelines in Pennsylvania are not readily available to the public.EnergyFollow the PipelineNews
Failing Grades for Pittsburgh’s Air Kathleen J. Davis·April 20, 2018The latest Lung Association report gives Allegheny County an ‘F’ across the board for Air pollution. HealthPollution
