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US Steel's Clairton Coke Works, near Pittsburgh. Photo: Reid R. Frazier
March 22, 2021 | 5:20 PM

Group worries that new air pollution permit could allow Clairton coke works to pollute more

A company spokesperson said the purpose of putting in new pollution controls is to improve the efficiency of the pollution collection system, not to increase coke production

By Reid Frazier
U.S. Steel's Clairton Plant, the largest coke works in North America, in Clairton, Pa. Photo: Reid R. Frazier
May 29, 2020 | 4:32 PM

Allegheny County fines US Steel for coke plant violations 

By Reid Frazier
FILE PHOTO: In this May 1, 2008 file photo, steam pours from the US Steel Clairton Coke works in Clairton, Pa.
February 25, 2020 | 5:36 AM

Class action settlement delivers $2 million to residents living near Clairton Coke Works

The settlement stipulates that U.S. Steel put $6.5 million towards environmental improvement projects at the facility.
By Sarah Boden/WESA
US Steel's Clairton Coke Works
February 11, 2020 | 7:15 AM

U.S. Steel, Allegheny County Health Department finalize air pollution settlement agreement and order

By Kathleen Davis/WESA
US Steel's Clairton Coke Works.
January 17, 2020 | 10:41 AM

Allegheny County issues nearly $800K in fines for Clairton Coke Works violations

By Sarah Schneider/WESA
Johnie Perryman, of Clairton blames pollution from U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works for a heart condition.
January 13, 2020 | 9:34 AM

Clairton plaintiffs to decide on U.S. Steel settlement

By Reid Frazier
U.S. Steel's Clairton Plant, the largest coke works in North America, in Clairton, Pa. Photo: Reid R. Frazier
January 2, 2020 | 3:46 PM

After string of smoggy days, Allegheny County wants polluters to reduce emissions during some weather events

By Kathleen Davis/WESA
US Steel's Clairton Coke Works, near Pittsburgh. Photo: Reid R. Frazier
August 26, 2019 | 3:45 PM

‘We don’t understand why they haven’t done this yet’: Groups sue US Steel over emissions data

US Steel reported releases of sulfur dioxide to local regulators after a Christmas Eve fire knocked out pollution controls. But two environmental groups said the company also should have reported releases of other hazardous pollutants.

By Reid Frazier
U.S. Steel's Clairton Plant, the largest coke works in North America, in Clairton, Pa. Photo: Reid R. Frazier
June 28, 2019 | 4:08 PM

US Steel, Allegheny County have a draft agreement on pollution violations

Deal does not affect lawsuit over pollution from Dec. 24 fire
By Reid Frazier
Melanie Meade, a Clairton resident, says that current efforts to address U.S. Steel’s pollution from the Clairton Coke plant have had little effect on the company’s actions.
June 24, 2019 | 3:31 PM

Environmental advocates seek changes at Clairton Coke Works: People shouldn’t have to ‘hold their breath’

By Adam Tunnard/WESA
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