Report Says EPA Refuses to Regulate Two PFAS Chemicals
If feds are withdrawing from PFAS rules, states will have to redouble efforts to protect public health, advocates say.
Pollution
Plastic Straw Sculpture Draws Attention to Ocean Pollution
What to do with nearly 27,000 plastic straws from area restaurants? Create art, of course.
PFAS – What is this Stuff? And Why Should You Care?
They are known as forever chemicals, and you almost certainly have them in your home and body.
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.
Students report breathing problems after U.S. Steel fire
The December fire damaged equipment that removes sulfur dioxide, a lung irritant that can exacerbate asthma.
Second Ethane Cracker Closer to Reality in Ohio
Air and water permits have been issued for a second ethane cracker in the region. This one in eastern Ohio is a little more than an hour's drive from Pittsburgh.
Mon Valley residents issued air warning because of pollution from Clairton Coke Works
People with existing respiratory and/or cardiovascular conditions, children and the elderly should limit their outdoor activities until further notice.
How Air Pollution Widens the Income Gap
Air pollution contributes to the widening gap between Pittsburgh's haves and have nots.
