Breathe Project
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A coalition of residents, environmental advocates, public health professionals and academics using the best available science and technology to improve air quality, eliminate climate pollution and make our region a healthy, prosperous place to live.
If Data Center builders ignore renewable energy in favor of fossil fuel projects, air-pollution-related public health costs will be between $5.7 billion and $9.2 billion annually a new report shows. www.businessinsider....
AI runs on dirty power and the public pays the price
Data centers are setting back sustainable energy goals across the country. They also contribute to air and water pollution, Business Insider found.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If Data Center builders ignore renewable energy in favor of fossil fuel projects, air-pollution-related public health costs will be between $5.7 billion and $9.2 billion annually a new report shows. www.businessinsider....
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It's been lovely breathing with you.
The loss of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the PA budget - a program that charges power plants for how much carbon they emit into the air - is a huge loss for air quality and the climate campaign. @PennFuture www.pennfuture.org/N...
The Pennsylvania Budget�is a Betrayal of the Environment
Pennsylvania legislators approve a state budget that abandons the most effective carbon pollution reduction program.
www.pennfuture.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It's been lovely breathing with you.
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#Stinkburgh Alert ‼️ I haven’t smelled it this bad in a long time. Amazing sulfur and burnt plastic smell. And my Awair VOC sensor is *really* high. 🤮
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
#Stinkburgh Alert ‼️ I haven’t smelled it this bad in a long time. Amazing sulfur and burnt plastic smell. And my Awair VOC sensor is *really* high. 🤮
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COP30 was mostly a bust. The final agreement said nothing about fossil fuels: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/c...
Oil Producers, but Maybe Not the Planet, Get a Win as Climate Talks End
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
COP30 was mostly a bust. The final agreement said nothing about fossil fuels: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/c...
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Pittsburgh Region, check this out:
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Pittsburgh Region, check this out:
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"Companies were allowed to estimate their chemical pollution using methods that even the EPA conceded were often unreliable.
In 2023, the EPA received irrefutable proof that these estimates were highly flawed." www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
In 2023, the EPA received irrefutable proof that these estimates were highly flawed." www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
Air Pollution From Industrial Facilities Is Far Worse Than Estimated
The Trump administration has put a stop to EPA rules that would have required more than 130 industrial facilities to install air monitors to measure pollution. Millions of people living near these pla...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Companies were allowed to estimate their chemical pollution using methods that even the EPA conceded were often unreliable.
In 2023, the EPA received irrefutable proof that these estimates were highly flawed." www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
In 2023, the EPA received irrefutable proof that these estimates were highly flawed." www.propublica.org/article/epa-...
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Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Morning! Here is today’s air quality forecast for Allegheny County:
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This year, Trump chose polluters over people by removing critical standards that protect American's health and cutting clean energy investments that benefit our communities while giving handouts to his big polluter buddies. #ThanksTrump
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This year, Trump chose polluters over people by removing critical standards that protect American's health and cutting clean energy investments that benefit our communities while giving handouts to his big polluter buddies. #ThanksTrump
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment. @ProtectPT insideclimatenews.or...
A New Unifying Issue: Just About Everyone Hates Data Centers - Inside Climate News
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Recent election results and evidence from states show misgivings about the growth of AI and the ramifications for energy costs and the environment. @ProtectPT insideclimatenews.or...
Thank you Allegheny County Council for voting for cleaner air in our communities! www.alleghenyfront.o...
Allegheny County Council approves higher fees for polluters after year-long delay
Revenue from the fees is meant to fill a hole in the budget for the Allegheny County's air quality program.
www.alleghenyfront.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thank you Allegheny County Council for voting for cleaner air in our communities! www.alleghenyfront.o...
Thank you Allegheny Council for voting YES to raise permit fees on large industrial plants!! @AlleghenyHealth will be fully funded!
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Thank you Allegheny Council for voting YES to raise permit fees on large industrial plants!! @AlleghenyHealth will be fully funded!
Fighting the slow violence of air pollution through a lens - Thank you Mark Dixon!
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Fighting the slow violence of air pollution through a lens
For his latest project, environmental film-maker Mark Dixon decided to focus on the air quality in Pittsburgh, a city he moved to in 2006. The film is a work in progress but here Mark explains how he ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Fighting the slow violence of air pollution through a lens - Thank you Mark Dixon!
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A massive data center for Springdale Borough just took a giant step forward in the approval process last night. triblive.com/local/v...
Springdale Planning Commission OKs data center project; proposal moves to council
After months of discussion, Springdale’s Planning Commission offered its blessing to a massive data center proposed in the borough. In a unanimous vote Monday night, the three-member body opted to recommend that Springdale Council approve the project. The commission, which is not elected, is only an advisory group. The elected
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November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A massive data center for Springdale Borough just took a giant step forward in the approval process last night. triblive.com/local/v...
The resolution is important because it means taxpayers don't have to pay for filling a budget gap to fully fund our county health department. Instead, fees will be increased on polluting entities, said Matt Mehalik of the Breathe Project. app.publicnewsservic...
PA groups rally for yes vote on permit fee hike on polluters
Environmental advocates and Mon Valley residents are ramping up pressure on Allegheny County Council ahead of a long-delayed vote on raising air permit fees for major industrial polluters.The proposal would
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November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The resolution is important because it means taxpayers don't have to pay for filling a budget gap to fully fund our county health department. Instead, fees will be increased on polluting entities, said Matt Mehalik of the Breathe Project. app.publicnewsservic...
BREAKING - State regulators say they will issue an air quality permit to the natural gas-fired power plant in South Huntingdon, despite objections from environmental organizations that say issues should be fixed before the permit is approved. triblive.com/local/w...
State says it plans to issue air quality permit to Tenaska power plant
State regulators say they will issue an air quality permit to the natural gas-fired power plant in South Huntingdon, despite objections from environmental organizations that say issues should be fixed before the permit is approved. The Department of Environmental Protection has stated it will issue a Title V air quality
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November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
BREAKING - State regulators say they will issue an air quality permit to the natural gas-fired power plant in South Huntingdon, despite objections from environmental organizations that say issues should be fixed before the permit is approved. triblive.com/local/w...
Springdale residents continue to express concerns over a massive data center in their community. www.wtae.com/article...
AI data center planning, zoning hearings set as Springdale weighs noise, water and tax issues
Developers and community members held dueling meetings Wednesday as a proposed A.I. data center on the site of the former power station in Springdale inches towards approval.
www.wtae.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Springdale residents continue to express concerns over a massive data center in their community. www.wtae.com/article...
t is an honor to be a part of this series, which shows that we can make a difference in our community working together with community members, scientists, technologists, advocates and public health professionals to improve life in our region. www.youtube.com/watc...
Matt Mehalik | The Heinz Endowments' We Can Be Podcast
How can technology and community action combine to tackle air pollution? Matt Mehalik, executive director of Breathe Collaborative and Breathe Project, joins...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
t is an honor to be a part of this series, which shows that we can make a difference in our community working together with community members, scientists, technologists, advocates and public health professionals to improve life in our region. www.youtube.com/watc...
The loss of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the PA budget - a program that charges power plants for how much carbon they emit into the air - is a huge loss for air quality and the climate campaign. @PennFuture www.pennfuture.org/N...
The Pennsylvania Budget�is a Betrayal of the Environment
Pennsylvania legislators approve a state budget that abandons the most effective carbon pollution reduction program.
www.pennfuture.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The loss of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the PA budget - a program that charges power plants for how much carbon they emit into the air - is a huge loss for air quality and the climate campaign. @PennFuture www.pennfuture.org/N...
Could going solar be as easy as plugging in? yaleclimateconnectio...
The solar panels Germans are plugging into their walls » Yale Climate Connections
Plug-in solar technology is making it easier for renters and low-income households to harness the power of the sun – but they aren’t yet allowed in many places in the U.S.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Could going solar be as easy as plugging in? yaleclimateconnectio...
Congratulations to the long-suffering striking workers at the Post-Gazette. We celebrate this win with you! www.unionprogress.co... @ThePUPNews
'This is everyone’s win': Striking PG workers celebrate a big victory - Pittsburgh Union Progress
Monday started out as one of those cold, dreary Pittsburgh Mondays that you have to plod through as if it were sticky and slick with mud. The previous night’s Steelers’ game, a loss, made it worse. Yinzer folks were certain to be groggy and grouchy. By 9:48, Zack Tanner had dragged himself out of bed […]
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November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations to the long-suffering striking workers at the Post-Gazette. We celebrate this win with you! www.unionprogress.co... @ThePUPNews
The Allegheny Council vote on increasing industrial permit fees is expected for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. If you live in the Mon Valley, take the bus organized by @412Justice @412justice.org secure.everyaction.c...
INCREASE AIR PERMIT FEES: Get Clairton to County Council
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November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Allegheny Council vote on increasing industrial permit fees is expected for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. If you live in the Mon Valley, take the bus organized by @412Justice @412justice.org secure.everyaction.c...
Thank you to @BCMAC's Hilary Starcher-O'Toole calling for residents to weigh in on the future of their air quality! Residents can submit comments to [email protected] through Nov. 21. www.timesonline.com/...
Your Turn: RACT certification for Shell warrants closer review
Certification questioned based on number of violations found.
www.timesonline.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thank you to @BCMAC's Hilary Starcher-O'Toole calling for residents to weigh in on the future of their air quality! Residents can submit comments to [email protected] through Nov. 21. www.timesonline.com/...
Our president is keeping coal power plants open for $615,000 a day but can't feed our people. www.wsj.com/business...
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our president is keeping coal power plants open for $615,000 a day but can't feed our people. www.wsj.com/business...
Horrible stench in the South Hills today. looks like residence and Squirrel Hill are smelling it too. If you smell it report it!
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Horrible stench in the South Hills today. looks like residence and Squirrel Hill are smelling it too. If you smell it report it!
Cheers! Let's hear it for more solar arrays! triblive.com/local/w...
Hempfield OKs 20-acre solar array near intersection of routes 30 and 66
A solar array was approved in Hempfield on about 20 acres south of the Routes 66 and 30 interchange. The site, a 50-acre property along Everglade Road, is expected to generate about 3 megawatts of electricity and connect to a nearby West Penn Power substation, said township planning manager Matthew
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November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Cheers! Let's hear it for more solar arrays! triblive.com/local/w...