Groups file legal notice of intent to sue Shell for air violations at Beaver ethane cracker
Two environmental groups say Shell continues to violate its air permit. The company has reported excess air pollution levels and visible emissions.
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EPA’s proposed air quality standards aren’t strong enough, Pittsburgh advocates say
Advocates want tougher air quality protections, especially for Mon Valley residents impacted by industrial pollution.
Groups, residents want EPA to protect Mon Valley from ‘unacceptably high’ levels of benzene pollution from U.S. Steel
Benzene, a known carcinogen, threatens ‘imminent danger’ to residents, the groups argue in a letter to EPA. They want action under the Clean Air Act.
Shell air pollution soars during startup of Beaver County cracker plant
DEP issued a notice of violation to Shell for exceeding its limit for volatile organic compounds. The pollution was a result of flaring while it was starting up its ethane cracker.
U.S. Steel fined $458K by Allegheny County for air violations
That makes $9 million in penalties this year from the Allegheny County Health Department. Critics say U.S. Steel is paying to pollute.
EPA awards more than $4 million for new air monitoring in Pa. environmental justice areas
The grants will pay for 11 projects around Pennsylvania, totaling $4.27 million, to monitor around communities overburdened by air pollution.
Inversions trap pollution in Allegheny County this fall, despite new rule
Despite a new rule, hydrogen sulfide and soot levels surged in Allegheny County during a weather inversion this month.
An ethane cracker in western Pa. will soon start up. We answered your questions about it
You asked us questions about Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County. We got answers about jobs, taxes, royalties, and of course, air pollution.
Pa. needs to finish emissions regulations for oil and gas sites by December or face sanctions, EPA says
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.
DEP hears concerns over evaporator at landfill that processes frack waste
Residents and others are concerned that radiation from fracking waste treated at the landfill will end up in the evaporator's air emissions.
