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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
