Coalition for Clean Air 
More than 100 environmental advocates, government officials, and business representatives gathered on October 10 for the Port and Freight Solutions Symposium in Long Beach. This day-long event provided a unique opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the future of zero and near-zero emission technologies at the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles. Our … Read more
As has been widely reported, a particularly dishonest campaign by the Western States Petroleum Association, combined with the tendency of a large bloc of Assembly Democrats (and all of the Republicans save one) to represent special interests rather than their constituents – resulted in the petroleum reduction section of SB 350 (De León) being dropped … Read more
On Saturday, Coalition for Clean Air President Dr. Joe Lyou spoke at a press conference announcing a $39 million upgrade to the Rosa Parks Blue Line Station in South Los Angeles. The project was made possible thanks to AB 32 and SB 535, important pieces of climate change legislation that CCA and other groups advocated … Read more
Governor Brown has stepped up his commitment to clean air with today’s executive order on freight transportation. We commend the Governor for prioritizing sustainable freight, and we look forward to working with the state agencies to make zero-emission goods movement a reality. Shipment of goods is an important part of California’s economy, but the burden … Read more
The Strategic Growth Council today approved $121.9 million in funding for 28 projects that link affordable housing to clean transportation – simultaneously promoting clean air, addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis and improving mobility for residents of disadvantaged neighborhoods. This is a crucial example of how California’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions can also … Read more
We’re excited to announce the Kids Making Sense Program! We are partnering with Sonoma Tech and Dana Middle School in San Pedro to bring air quality into the classroom. This interactive program will: Train ten middle school teachers at Dana Middle School in the Kids Making Sense curriculum. Teach students about air pollution and air … Read more
Nick Burant and Fabiola Lao, our esteemed Policy Associate and Deputy Policy Director, ran an Air Pollution 101 and Air Quality Index training in Long Beach. We are posting the presentation materials here so that they can be used by anyone who wishes to train their community in air pollution basics and the air quality … Read more
On Monday I was privileged to participate in the Sacramento kick-off of a new program that uses charges on big polluters to bring clean energy to households in disadvantaged communities. The installation of solar panels by GRID Alternatives at a home in the Fruitridge Manor neighborhood of South Sacramento demonstrated the fruits of many years’ … Read more