Editorial: Link between pollution and COVID-19 mortality rate should have Allegheny County’s attention
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 7, 2020
It’s imperative that the county, of all places, considers this correlation and has a frank and honest conversation about tackling air pollution once this pandemic is over.
Community airs pollution concerns at Strassburger’s listening session
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
June 27, 2019
Each speaker was given three minutes at the microphone. They touched on a variety of issues, including electric busing and the Clairton Coke Works plant.
Pittsburgh receives “F” for air quality despite decades of improvement
By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
Pittsburgh has made strides in distancing itself from its industrial past, but the region remains plagued by lingering air quality concerns.
Editorial: Air quality concerns require stronger action
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
February 7, 2019
The number of air quality alerts issued lately is cause for great concern. It feels as if we’re sliding backwards with our air quality, and this is something we absolutely can’t allow to happen.
Editorial: To protect Mon Valley, U.S. Steel must change
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
January 18, 2019
The Clairton Coke Works plant has a long history of pollution violations. With the health of local residents at stake, U.S. Steel must finally commit to improving the coke plant’s track record.
Breathe easier: More air quality regulations needed
By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor
September 6, 2018
With the federal government waging a war against the environment, state and local authorities must enforce air quality regulations to protect public health.
PennEnvironment hosts rally for clean air
By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2018
Citizens assemble at the Allegheny County Courthouse, waving signs condemning dirty air, as they meet for another Friday with Fitzgerald.
When environmental groups overstep, progress halts
By Brian Gentry | Columnist
December 6, 2017
The auditorium of Arsenal Middle School contained an eclectic mix of people Monday night. In the middle aisle, a sharply dressed younger crowd in scarves and thick-rimmed glasses conversed with representatives from environmental groups such as PennEnvironment and Lawrenceville United. Meanwhile, gruff, blue-...