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Breathe Weekly for Mar 21, 2024
Clairton Resident Qiyam Ansari`s Mission to Help Mon Valley Residents
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In this week’s newsletter you will learn about:
- Clairton resident and Valley Clean Air Now representative Qiyam Ansari’s first-person essay “An Asthma Attack Gave Me a Mission to Give Mon Valley Residents the Tools to Survive”
- Why environmentalist are saying Plastic Ban is working
- How the Final Steel Rule will prevent 64 tons of Hazardous air pollution annually

We also have some amazing events including BLAC’s Lunch and Learn about air pollution sources and health harms, the Bus ride to advocate for East Palenstine, and other local events coming up.

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Today 350 Pittsburgh launched its TRACE Scorecards calling on Pittsburgh’s universities to join together, reduce their carbon footprint and shine a bright light on climate reduction efforts. Thank you to all the students who worked on this volunteer effort! Anyone looking to get involved, please reach out to @350pittsburgh ...

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Breathe Weekly for Mar 4, 2024
Eyes on Shell and Clean Air Game Night!
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In this week’s newsletter you will learn about:
- How fossil-fuel gas plants are impacting resident’s health in industrious communities
- Another train derailment in Philadelphia and the concerns around it
- and How the EPA plans to tighten air quality ruled in polluted areas

We also had some amazing events including the BCMAS’s Eyes on Shell railroad safety meeting, 412 Justice’s Clean Air justice game night, and other local events coming up.

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the tragic loss of our dear friend and environmental advocate Melanie Meade`s son to gun violence.

Her tireless efforts to protect our planet and dedication to making the world a better place are a testament to the strength, resilience and compassion for other. So now it`s our time to share those positive energies back to her.

In this difficult time, let`s come together as a community to support her. If you are able to please consider making a donation to support her family through this challenging time and ease the grieving stress that comes with loss.

Our deepest sympathies go out to her and their family. As we mourn this loss, let`s also remember the importance of compassion, unity, and love in the face of adversity. May we continue to strive for a world free of violence, in honor of her son`s memory.

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A monumental victory!
Thank you to Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and the many courageous Mon Valley citizen that worked to secure this historic settlement against U.S. Steel for pollution violations. Unlike the fines issued to U.S. Steel this settlement is ensured to go towards protecting and improving community health.

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#cleanairnow #accountabilityBREAKING: Yesterday, Judge Hardy signed the proposed consent agreement between Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and U.S. Steel.

This is the final step in finalizing the consent decree and citizen suit penalty against U.S. Steel for ongoing pollution violations.

The agreement mandates that U.S. Steel will pay a $5 million penalty — by far the largest in a Clean Air Act citizen enforcement suit in Pennsylvania history. A majority of the penalty money will fund public health projects that directly benefit Mon Valley communities.

“Today marks a historic step forward in protecting Mon Valley residents from harmful pollution, “ said Alex Bomstein, Clean Air Council Executive Director.“It is a huge win that Judge Hardy has approved this settlement without changes and that it now has the power of the court behind it. This landmark agreement will go a long way in funding much-needed public health projects and holding U.S. Steel accountable for their operations.”

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A monumental victory! 
Thank you to Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and the many courageous Mon Valley citizen that worked to secure this historic settlement against U.S. Steel for pollution violations. Unlike the fines issued to U.S. Steel this settlement is ensured to go towards protecting and improving community health.

Check out the full press release below 
#CleanAirNow #Accountability