Blog Posts – Coalition for Clean Air

Teaching the next generation of air quality leaders

June 14, 2016

Air pollution is not equal opportunity. Children are particularly at risk and early exposure to air pollution will lead to a lifetime of unhealthy lungs. Fortunately, children and parents can

Muhammad Ali and the fight for clean air

June 6, 2016

Like many iconic figures, Muhammad Ali touched the lives of people large and small. His bravado, charisma and sense of purpose inspired people in and out of the ring. In

The attack of the super-pollutants

June 1, 2016

First posted in Capitol Weekly By Bill Magavern As Hollywood brings a new crop of super-hero movies to our theaters, state policymakers are considering action against a group of particularly

Coalition for Clean Air urges you to support AB 1550 Climate Investments for California Communities

May 27, 2016

Assembly Bill 1550, authored by Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez, will improve existing laws that use charges paid by polluters to increase clean energy, reduce smog and bring jobs and investment to communities that

Good environmental regulations mean good jobs. One company’s story.

April 7, 2016

CCA board member Bruce Melgar is the CEO of a visionary company called UrbanX Renewables. UrbanX is pioneering the large-scale production of renewable diesel fuel from 100% recycled non-petroleum sources.

Southern California International Gateway: Big Win for Communities Near Port of Los Angeles

March 30, 2016

Ruling in Railyard Case Could Lead to Better Health Outcomes For Those Living Near Port Pollution MARTINEZ, CALIF. (March 30, 2016) — California Superior Court Judge Barry Goode today ruled

Environmental Protections at Risk as South Coast Air Quality Board Ousts its Leader

March 5, 2016

Board members of the South Coast Air Quality Management District today ousted Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein after 18 years of service. Chief Financial Officer Michael O’Kelly was named interim Executive Officer.

Don’t Play Politics With Clean Air at South Coast AQMD Executive Officer Job On the Line This Friday

March 2, 2016

The fight for clean air just got real. On Friday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board will consider the ouster of Executive Officer Dr. Barry Wallerstein. The Coalition

Lawsuit Targets Sprawling Southern California Mega-warehouse Project

February 22, 2016

For Immediate Release, February 22, 2016 Contact: Adrian Martinez, Earthjustice Aruna Prabhala, Center for Biological Diversity Penny Newman, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice George Hague, Sierra Club Drew

Coalition for Clean Air Statement on Appointment of Dean Florez to California Air Resources Board

February 18, 2016

The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) supports the appointment of Senator Dean Florez to the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Senator Florez is a proven air quality leader. CCA is impressed