Coalition for Clean Air 
Millions of Californians are working at home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including the staff of the Coalition for Clean Air. With such an unprecedented behavior change going on, we are being asked how much of an impact this change of pattern is having on air quality. It’s a complicated story that deserves … Read more
When Henry “Hank” Wedaa passed away last month, California lost a strong advocate for clean air and a pioneer of hydrogen fuel cell history. We’re saddened by his passing, and deeply honored to recognize Hank Wedaa posthumously as a Clean Air Hero. “Courage, commitment, leadership, and wisdom. These,” said Coalition for Clean Air President & … Read more
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released their economic study to support the Truck Rate Plan that will impose a proposed rate structure to help accelerate the conversion of the San Pedro Bay truck fleet to cleaner, less-polluting models. In 2017, the Ports promised to create a Truck Rate Plan as part … Read more
[row] [col span=”1/1″] The Coalition for Clean Air is excited to announce the hiring of two new staff members this fall: Rachelle Arias is joining us as our new Office Manager, and Julia Randolph is joining as our new Policy and Outreach Associate. [/col] [/row] [divider width=”medium” align=”center”] [row] [col span=”1/4″] [ux_image id=”3619″] [/col] [col … Read more
! December 2019 Update: Thanks to your calls, comments and advocacy, CARB moved forward to begin the process of adopting a tougher regulation! CARB will vote on the final regulation in the spring of 2020. Over 600,000 electric cars have been sold in California since we set zero-emission vehicle standards. It’s time for CARB to … Read more
By Jerilyn López Mendoza, Senior Policy Advocate ! December 2019 Update: Thanks to your calls, comments and advocacy, CARB moved forward to begin the process of adopting a tougher regulation! When it comes to air pollution, there’s nothing quite like container ships. These giant football-stadium size vessels are a major source of air pollution globally … Read more
Thousands of elected officials, Business leaders, non-profits, schools, and individuals take more than 1.2 million actions to clear the air on California’s annual Clean Air Day. LOS ANGELES, CA – Over 500,000 people took part in California Clean Air Day, the annual statewide day of action to reduce air pollution in schools, cities, homes, and … Read more
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill to require heavy-duty trucks to finally undergo an emissions inspection and maintenance program, roughly similar to the Smog Checks that car owners have had for decades. SB 210, authored by Senator Connie Leyva and sponsored by Coalition for Clean Air and American Lung Association in California, tells the … Read more