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

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

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

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