ALCOSAN releases draft of new $2 billion clean water plan
The proposed $2 billion plan would be one of the largest public works projects in the region's history.
20 Sep 2019
Rep. Austin Davis on battling air pollution and the fight for meaningful legal penalties
"We need to make sure that we’re acting not to just hold polluters accountable, but making sure that communities are well-informed about their air quality.”
21 Aug 2019
Blunt air quality report from PennEnvironment says Allegheny County Health Department must do better
"Time and again, ACHD has acted slowly in response to air pollution complaints."
15 Aug 2019
Hillman Foundation offering $1.5 million prize for Healthy Allegheny Challenge — “a chance to try something new”
The judges are looking for a project that broadly focuses on one of five county priorities, and is in an underserved community.
18 Jul 2019
Health Department opens US Steel’s $2.7 million settlement for public comments
Even if the settlement is approved, it will not be the end of the legal conflict between the department and US Steel.
08 Jul 2019
Clairton Coke Works avoids shutdown, but the legal battle rages on
The fire may be out, but it appears to have already impacted U.S. Steel's legal fortunes.
20 Jun 2019
Beyond Clairton: Are we ready to really improve Pittsburgh’s air?
"I think the economic factors have outweighed the health factors. I think that’s been an issue with the Pittsburgh area for a while."
13 May 2019
Grade F? Allegheny County’s numbers in national State of the Air report are maddening.
"We all pay a price with our health, our families and our reduced prosperity. We need to pull together to fix this stain on our community. We have a right to breathe healthy air.”
24 Apr 2019
U.S. Steel must reduce coke oven gas and sulfur dioxide emissions in Mon Valley, says new enforcement order
Health Department pushes back after numerous violations of air quality standards since the December fire at Clairton Coke Works.
28 Feb 2019
What’s next in the battle over Clairton Coke Works?
The Allegheny County Health Department and local environmental activists are pursuing tighter regulations on the long-polluting plant.
18 Feb 2019
