CCA: Decades of Impact – 2010 and Beyond

2010 and Beyond If you’ve made it this far, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading these. I’m very grateful to Nicole Roberts, our Development Director and Dr. Joe Lyou, our President and CEO for allowing me the time and space to write these blogs and dig into CCA’s history. Like any … Read more

CCA: Decades of Impact – The 2000s

Welcome to the 21st century, you survived Y2k (again!). Two quick notes: 1) in the last blog, we mostly covered the legacy of Denny Zane, whose contribution has gone down in Los Angeles history. Tim Carmichael started as Executive Director in the late ‘90s and, therefore, should have started in that blog, I’m discussing CCA’s … Read more

CCA: Decades of Impact – The 1990s

‘90s Welcome back! I hope you’re buckled in because there’s a lot to cover in this decade. In the last two decades, we saw CCA establish itself as a prominent voice in air quality issues in California. The ‘90s continues the story of the fallout from Abramowitz vs. EPA and brings new leadership, renewed energy, … Read more

CCA: Decades of Impact – The 1980s

Air quality in California is a tale of challenge and progress, obstacle and victory. For over five decades, the Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) has been at the forefront of this fight, working tirelessly to clear the skies and ensure healthier air for all Californians. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to explore CCA’s … Read more

CCA: Decades of Impact – The 1970s

Air quality in California is a tale of challenge and progress, obstacle and victory. For over five decades, the Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) has been at the forefront of this fight, working tirelessly to clear the skies and ensure healthier air for all Californians. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to explore CCA’s … Read more

Governer Newsom signs bill to inject $170+ million a year into clean transportation over the next decade

Governor Newsom signed AB 126 which reauthorizes $173 million per year in funding for equitable clean transportation programs over the next 10 years, 50% of which will go to underserved communities. Sacramento, CA — Clean air and environmental justice advocates are celebrating Governor  Newsom signing AB 126 into law. AB 126 reauthorizes critical funding for … Read more

The Hidden Legacy of Highway Expansions

California prides itself on being an environmentally-conscious and climate-progressive state. Though it has accomplished much to deserve that title, such as being the first state in the nation to ban the sale of gasoline cars by 2035 and setting the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, it makes the same mistake as other states … Read more