Coalition for Clean Air Statement on Governor Newsom Executive Order on Climate (N-79-20)

The Coalition for Clean Air appreciates and fully supports Governor Newsom putting us on the path to achieve our climate goals and, eventually, come into compliance with air quality standards. Transportation is the leading cause of both greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming pollutants in the state. The Governor’s Executive Order is a meaningful step in … Read more

Advocates Sue Los Angeles for Failure to Reduce Toxic Pollution in Diesel Death Zone

PRESS RELEASE Decades Long Battle Spotlights Port’s Violations of Law, Harm to Community   LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2020) – Charging the City of Los Angeles with failure to follow state environmental law, community and environmental groups including the Coalition for Clean Air filed suit in Superior Court to void the City Council’s recent certification of the Port of Los Angeles’ 2019 Supplemental Impact … Read more

How California Clean Air Day Compliments Other Efforts

We love Earth Day! We love Bike to School Day. We think Rideshare Week Rocks. Heck, we even love National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day. * We also love campaigns. We think every employer should be a part of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s cut the commute program in Bay Area. Every Mayor in California should … Read more

California’s budget deal includes funding for key air quality protections

  BREAKING NEWS Today’s budget deal out of Sacramento is great news for California breathers, with funding for two major air quality programs: smog checks for heavy-duty trucks and community air protection programs. We pushed hard to fund these programs, and we want to thank each of you who took action by contacting the Governor … Read more