Citizen Climate Petition Advances, After State Board Approves Further Study of Cap-and-Trade Program
The ramifications of the petition could be politically significant– allowing significant climate policy to be implemented without new legislation.
Environmental Justice
Air Pollution Problems from Steel Industry Prompt Two Lawsuits
In one lawsuit, PennFuture, the Sierra Club and other groups want to force the EPA to update its standards for coke ovens across the country.
U.S. Steel Ordered to Clean up Sulfur Emissions Following Fire
The Allegheny County Health Department says the plant is emitting five times more sulfur dioxide than it’s supposed to, and must take action to fix the problem.
Environmental Groups Plan to Sue U.S. Steel After Clairton Fire
Groups say U.S. Steel is not following air permit requirements after a December fire knocked out some pollution controls.
Residents, Environmental Groups call for Clairton plant to go on ‘hot idle’
Hot idle is when the plant stays running but doesn’t produce any coke. They say their health should be more important than the business of the Clairton Coke Works.
Residents in Clairton hear from U.S. Steel on plant fire, pollution issues
The company anticipates most of the repairs will be done by May. An air quality warning is still in effect.
Pittsburgh-area legislators want hearing on Clairton Coke Works
County issued an air quality warning two weeks after a fire damaged pollution controls and after several spikes in sulfur dioxide.
Mariner East Startup Renews Safety Fears for Some Residents
Homeowners are particularly worried about the integrity of a repurposed 12-inch pipeline first built in the 1930s.
This Mayor is Connecting the Dots Between Pollution, Equity and Health
Wilkinsburg's Marita Garrett is working to bring environmental equity and inclusion to her constituents.
Fighting Air Pollution With Stories and Friendship
A Clairton business owner and a clean air advocate team up to help people, reluctant to speak out about air pollution, find their voice.
