California Climate Equity Coalition Opposes Proposed Restriction on Cap-and-Trade Funds (ACA-1)

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – The California Climate Equity Coalition today announced its strong opposition to ACA-1, a state constitutional amendment proposed by Assembly Republican leader Chad Mayes. Greenlining Institute Environmental Equity Director Alvaro Sanchez said, “California has made it a centerpiece of our fight against climate change to deliver real benefits to Californians who are most … Read more

Action Alert! Don’t Sell Out on Cap and Trade

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We are concerned. The latest state greenhouse gas cap and trade legislative proposal and accompanying air quality measure has oil industry fingerprints all over it. The Coalition for Clean Air does not support a cap-and-trade program designed to cater to industry demands over the need to reduce pollution, reach our climate targets, and improve air … Read more

Fireworks, particulates, and your health

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In my humble opinion, fireworks are really cool. They’re a bright, colorful expression of American patriotism. Unfortunately, fireworks also create lots of particulate matter. The flashy explosions that create cool patterns in the night sky also leave a lot of dust and particulates that hang around in the air. The graph below displays the fine … Read more

Goodbye Dirty Cars, Hello Clean Cars

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While refineries and industrial facilities are the most visible symbols of pollution, an even bigger source of California’s air quality woes can be found in streets, driveways and parking lots throughout the Golden State. According to the California Air Resources Board, over a quarter of the nearly 450 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent produced … Read more

When the Plans Align

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On June 12th , the goals for zero-emissions (ZE) goods movement in the Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn, City of Long Beach Sustainability Action Plan and the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan were all aligned to create a path for action in partnership with labor, business, environmentalists, and community. The Mayors of Los Angeles and … Read more

California Air Quality Awards 2017

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The Coalition for Clean Air has hosted the annual California Air Quality Awards for over 25 years. At lot has changed over that time, but one thing that has remained constant is our appreciation for those who have helped move air quality forward. California has some of the most ambitious clean air goals in the … Read more

Clean Mobility Begets Economic Mobility

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Affordable housing residents in Sacramento can now drive zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) for free, thanks to a grant from the state’s Car Sharing & Mobility Options program. The Our Community CarShare Sacramento project was launched today at Alder Grove Apartments, one of three affordable housing communities in the Capitol City to pilot this first-of-a-kind approach … Read more

Fuel Technology Competing to Clean the Air

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The San Pedro Bay Ports comprise the largest port complex in the United States, the third largest port complex, and continue to be the number one single source of air pollution in the South Coast Basin. This is mainly due to the number of diesel powered trucks and cargo equipment that move in and out … Read more