GASP: What is your major at and why did you choose it? Bri: I chose to major in environmental studies to better understand the climate crisis, what brought us to it, and how we can create a more equitable and sustainable world. GASP: What do you hope to do after you graduate? Bri: I hope to work...
Clean Air Journal
Air Pollution Controls Save Lives
A 17-year longitudinal study by researchers at Duke University released in June shows that air pollution controls implemented in the early 1990s correspond with reductions in death rates...
Eat Your Broccoli
One of the most toxic chemicals found in polluted air is benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon found in crude oil and petrochemicals such as coal. According to the Department of Health and Human Services...
'Toxic City' Premiere Sparks Fiery Discussion About Pollution, Justice
Hundreds packed into Birmingham's historic Carver Theatre last night for the premiere of our new documentary, "Toxic City: Birmingham's Dirty Secret." The film, directed by Alabama filmmaker Hunter...
How-To Guide for Commenting on Walter Coke's Permit
PERMIT BASICS The Clean Air Act gives the Environmental Protection Agency authority to issue permits known as Title V Operating Permits to sources of hazardous air pollutants. The EPA gives...
Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Clean Air
The Supreme Court today announced a decision hailed by health and environmental advocates as a victory for clean air. The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule is a 2011 Environmental Protection...
Infographic on Health, Pollution, and ABC Coke
GASP has created an infographic (below) containing factual information about the health effects of air pollution as well as findings from the ABC Coke draft permit comments. Click here to download...