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Kids in Clairton are experiencing decreased lung function following the Clairton Coke Works fire

PITTSBURGH—Three weeks after a Christmas Eve fire at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works plant resulted in levels of sulfur dioxide in the air that exceed Clean Air Act standards for safety, a local physician has observed an increase in asthma exacerbations among elementary school students who live near the plant.

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Clairton Coke Works fire: What are the health effects of sulfur dioxide exposure?

PITTSBURGH—On January 9, residents of 22 Pittsburgh-area neighborhoods were advised by their county health department to minimize outdoor activity because of high levels of sulfur dioxide pollution in the air.

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Clairton residents plead with officials to protect them from pollution following US Steel fire

PITTSBURGH—Residents from eight communities surrounding the Clairton Coke Works gathered alongside environmental advocates in Clairton on Wednesday to share their concerns about the health impacts of a recent influx in air pollution resulting from an accident at the plant nearly a month ago.

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School districts join complaint filed against Sunoco pipeline

DOWNINGTOWN — Two area school districts last week filed so-called “petitions to intervene" in a formal safety complaint against Sunoco/ETP.

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'We weren't told': Clairton residents demand action after coke works fire caused dangerous emissions

Clairton residents seek assurances U.S. Steel won’t continue air pollution in wake of Christmas Eve fire that damaged the coke works

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Sunoco to ‘purge’ part of Mariner East 1 after new sinkhole opens at Lisa Drive

Sinkholes in early 2018 exposed a section of Mariner East 1, prompting a Public Utility Commission administrative law judge to shut down the pipe and halt construction of two new lines, citing an “imminent risk” to the public.

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NOVA Chemicals becomes founding member of group intent on ending plastic waste in environment

The idea that plastics are valuable materials that should be used—not thrown away—is one of the central themes of an organization that has NOVA Chemicals as one of its founding members, funded with $1 billion (USD).

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Shell gets approval of Ambridge Water Authority for ethane pipeline

Shell Pipeline Co. and the Ambridge Water Authority have settled on a series of measures that the pipeline company will take to protect the source of water for almost 30,000 Beaver County customers.

Kids in Clairton are experiencing decreased lung function following the Clairton Coke Works fire

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Clairton Coke Works fire: What are the health effects of sulfur dioxide exposure?

Clairton residents plead with officials to protect them from pollution following US Steel fire

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School districts join complaint filed against Sunoco pipeline

Ohio pipeline explosion injures two, damages three homes

'We weren't told': Clairton residents demand action after coke works fire caused dangerous emissions

Water boil advisory set for Port Vue, part of McKeesport

Sunoco to ‘purge’ part of Mariner East 1 after new sinkhole opens at Lisa Drive

'Alliances' still key to Aurora Sharrard's vision for systemic sustainability

A new sinkhole shuts down Sunoco's Mariner East 1 pipeline

Natural gas pipeline explodes in eastern Ohio

Sculpture made from recycled straws aims to bring awareness to single-use plastics

Pittsburgh-Area legislators want hearing on Clairton coke works

PWSA testing shows lead levels back above federal threshold

NOVA Chemicals becomes founding member of group intent on ending plastic waste in environment

Pitt gets a power-up with hydroelectric energy

Shell gets approval of Ambridge Water Authority for ethane pipeline