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For the first time, the AFL-CIO has elected a woman and an African American man to leadership positions. The change atop the nation’s largest labor federation comes just two weeks after the death of its president, western Pennsylvania native Richard Trumka.
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A plume of black smoke and flames were spotted at U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson works in Braddock on Thursday morning. The event prompted concern from local environmental groups about how the incident could affect air quality in the region.
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Two environmental groups asked a federal court on Thursday to verify that U.S. Steel violated air pollution regulations thousands of times at its Pittsburgh area plants, as part of a 2019 lawsuit against the company.
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The findings support previous research which showed those with asthma suffered more severe symptoms after the Clairton fire.
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On today’s program: Ed Gainey got more votes than Democratic incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto during Tuesday’s primary election; how the Pittsburgh Promise is trying to help students succeed after an unpredictable year; and a look at the impact of U.S. Steel’s decision not to make upgrades at the Mon Valley Works plant.
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Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey expressed disappointment and confusion over U.S. Steel's decision to scrap a $1.5 billion investment in Pittsburgh-area plants.
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U.S. Steel, Allegheny County Health Department Finalize Air Pollution Settlement Agreement and OrderThe Allegheny County Health Department has reached a final settlement agreement and order with U.S. Steel over air pollution violations at the Clairton…
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U.S. Steel has announced it aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2030. The plan relies in large part on upgrades at two large facilities…
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A draft agreement between US Steel and Allegheny County officials does not go far enough, environmental advocates and some residents said at a public…