What’s Moving In and Out by Rail: A Closer Look at Train Traffic Near the Shell Plastics Plant The Beaver County Train Cam Project is a new initiative launched by the Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab and the Breathe Project. The goal is simple: to monitor … Read more
Project SPOTlight (Sensing Pollution Outdoors Together) Monthly PurpleAir Monitor Data Report Time Period: April 1 – April 30, 2025 Number of Monitors: 21 In April 2025, the average PM2.5 level recorded by Project SPOTlight’s PurpleAir monitors was 6.13 µg/m³. This figure includes an EPA adjustment applied to raw PurpleAir data. The adjustment is a correction … Read more
Detailed Breakdown of Detected Chemicals from 3.4.25 Benzene Concentration: 1.3 µg/m³ (Above MRL of 0.15 µg/m³) Health Risk Threshold (8-hour exposure): 3 µg/m³ Health Risks: Short-term exposure: Drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, and skin/eye irritation. Long-term exposure: Carcinogenic – linked to leukemia, immune system suppression, and reproductive issues. EPA & WHO Classifications: Known human carcinogen. Common Sources: … Read more
Shell is hosting a town hall on Thursday—but only Center Twp residents with a “golden ticket” can attend. If you’re one of them, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s the Title V permit, Plan Approval D, or a potential sale, here are the real questions that demand answers. Talking Points The Community Deserves Transparency — … Read more
Detailed Breakdown of Detected Chemicals from 2.4.25 Benzene Concentration: 0.63 µg/m³ Health Risk Threshold (8-hour exposure): 3 µg/m³ Health Risks: Short-term exposure: Drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, eye/skin irritation. Long-term exposure: Carcinogenic – linked to leukemia, immune system suppression, and reproductive issues. EPA & WHO Classifications: Known human carcinogen Common Sources: Emissions from petrochemical plants, refineries, and … Read more
AirSense Report (December 2024-March 2025) Key Findings from Monitoring PM2.5, NO2, Ozone, and VOCs Below is a summary of key findings from the first quarterly report on data collected from five Aeroqual AQM-65 air monitors in Beaver County, PA from December 2024 through March 2025. The Environmental Health Project (EHP) collected this data with the … Read more
Shell promised jobs, prosperity, and a “good neighbor” approach when they built their $14 billion plastics plant in Beaver County. Instead, our community got pollution, frequent malfunctions, and health risks, while Shell cashed in on $1.65 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies. Now, reports indicate Shell is considering selling off its chemical assets, including the Beaver County … Read more
Original Story: Shell Polymers, API partner with CCBC to enhance process technology education center Letter To The Editor: Questioning Shell Polymers’ CCBC investment The recent announcement that Shell Polymers and the American Petroleum Institute are deepening their partnership with the Community College of Beaver County is nothing more than corporate propaganda disguised as community investment. … Read more
For Immediate Release Media Contact Hilary Flint, Director of Communications and Community Engagement, BCMAC, hilaryfflint@gmail.com BCMAC Launches “Eyes on Air” Webpage to Provide Real-Time Air Quality Data for Beaver County BEAVER COUNTY, PA (February 27, 2025) — The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC) is thrilled to announce the launch of their new webpage, Eyes … Read more
The recent Beaver County Chamber of Commerce State of the County event made one thing clear: our local leaders are more focused on defending corporate interests than addressing the real challenges facing our community. During the event, State Rep. Josh Kail blamed permitting regulations for slowing down a supposed manufacturing job boom. Yet, rushing permits … Read more