Inversions trap pollution in Allegheny County this fall, despite new rule Reid FrazierOctober 21, 2022 Despite a new rule, hydrogen sulfide and soot levels surged in Allegheny County during a weather inversion this month. HealthPollution
An ethane cracker in western Pa. will soon start up. We answered your questions about it Reid FrazierOctober 6, 2022 You asked us questions about Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County. We got answers about jobs, taxes, royalties, and of course, air pollution. EconomyEnergyHealthPollutionThe Coming Chemical BoomYour Environment Update
Pa. needs to finish emissions regulations for oil and gas sites by December or face sanctions, EPA says Rachel McDevittOctober 4, 2022 Pennsylvania could lose $500-$750 million in federal highway funds if it doesn't submit plans to EPA by Dec. 16 to reduce VOCs at oil/gas sites. EnergyPollution
DEP hears concerns over evaporator at landfill that processes frack waste Julie GrantSeptember 2, 2022 Residents and others are concerned that radiation from fracking waste treated at the landfill will end up in the evaporator's air emissions. EnergyHealthWater
Pennsylvania environmental group pushing for air quality monitors in environmental justice communities Andriana DelagarzaSeptember 1, 2022 Clean Air Council wants monitors in public areas in communities in Delaware County that have poor air quality so residents can start "talking to each other about what’s happening." Environmental JusticeHealth
How Allegheny County is trying to make air quality easier to understand Oliver MorrisonAugust 17, 2022 A new kind of report breaks down the science of how the department measures air pollution and shows how residents can get involved. HealthPollution
Even moderate air pollution in Allegheny County raises ER visits for kids with asthma, study finds Reid FrazierMay 20, 2022 The study finds Black children are among those most affected by air pollution, even on moderate or "yellow" air quality days. Environmental JusticeHealthPollution
U.S. Steel agrees to $1.5 M fine for air pollution violations at Edgar Thomson steel plant Reid FrazierMay 17, 2022 The fines are for air violations including failing to maintain pollution control equipment and leaving doors open, allowing pollution to escape. Environmental JusticePollution
Environmentalists and U.S. Steel clash over Allegheny County air quality regulations Oliver MorrisonMay 13, 2022 Activists and residents say the new rules are watered down and won't protect public health. Others worry about jobs at the Clairton Coke Works. EconomyHealth
Health department signs off on plans to avoid the worst air pollution days in the Mon Valley Julia ZenkevichApril 1, 2022 The plans are supposed to help keep air pollution down during air inversions when pollution is trapped near the ground, causing poor air quality. Pollution
