So far 27 businesses and organizations have signed on to a letter urging the Allegheny County Board of Health to pass updated Air Toxics Guidelines. The current in-use document has not been updated since 1988 and is based on out-of-date science. The committee working on revisions is almost finished and we need to make . . . → Read More: Buisnesses and Organizations Urge Board of Health for Updated Air Toxics Guidelines
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Clean Water Action member and GASP Board member Ted Popovich delivered the comments Allegheny County residents made to the Air Toxics Guidelines Committee on May 4th, 2011 in Avalon to the Board of Health at their meeting on July 13. Thanks Ted for making sure the entire Board of Health knows what citizens want . . . → Read More: Neville Area Resident Delivers BOH Public Statements About Air Toxics Landmark legislation has passed Pittsburgh City Council and ensures taxpayer supported development will have to drastically reduce diesel emissions. The bill requires a portion of the public subsidy be spent on diesel retrofits that can reduce the soot from heavy equipment by 85% or more. A unique coalition of labor, environmental, faith and community . . . → Read More: Diesel Victory! Residents from Allegheny County who are concerned about the air they breath gathered in Avalon last night to tell the Board of Health’s Air Toxic Guidelines Committee what they think should be done. The group made it clear to the committee, made up of individuals from environmental and community groups, academia and industry, that . . . → Read More: Allegheny County Residents Speak up for Clean Air Download the latest GASP/CWA radio hour on the Union Edge talk radio! http://workingfamilyradio.libsyn.com/4-21-11-clean-water-and-group-against-smog-pollution After the Avonworth Municipal Authority signed a lease for Marcellus drilling in Avonworth Park, four of five communities who control the park had to approve the deal. After one vote for the drilling by Ohio Twp., Ben Avon Heights and Emsworth both voted against the deal. The park is safe for now. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11104/1139287-54.stm Today the New York Times published a story about the EPA stepping up on protecting Pennsylvania’s waterways from Marcellus Shale drilling. Clean Water Action’s PA State Director Myron Arnowitt was quoted saying, “Both the state and E.P.A. have failed to make these plants get proper permits for discharging oil and gas wastewater into our . . . → Read More: New York Times Article Features PA and CWA! In case you missed it . . . here’s the video footage from the diesel press conference featuring medical professionals who support retrofits on our construction vehicles. If you notice an unusual smell in the air, immediately file a complaint with the Allegheny County Health Deparment. Email: http://www.achd.net/contact.php Phone: 412-867-2243 What is a Bucket Brigade The EPA-approved “bucket” is a simple, community friendly tool that fenceline neighbors use to take air samples. Taking air samples is a powerful experience for community members who are used to being ignored, overlooked, and disrespected by corporations and government. How to Build a Bucket Supplies: Sample Bags- . . . → Read More: Bucket Brigade |
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