Clean Air Council » Blog Archive » Pennsylvania’s biggest step forward to fight the climate crisis showed up for its court hearing on Tuesday, May 10–and Clean Air Council attorneys were there to defend it
Pennsylvania’s biggest step forward to fight the climate crisis showed up for its court hearing on Tuesday, May 10–and Clean Air Council attorneys were there to defend it Harrisburg, PA (May 20, 2022) On April 23, 2022, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published a long-awaited rule that will put a price on carbon […]
California demonstrates commitment to cut methane, allocating $100 million for remote sensing – Clean Air Task Force
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s newly proposed state budget signals a commitment to rein in harmful methane emissions – directing $100 million to remote methane sensing. “We’re encouraged to see Governor Newsom allocate a portion of the state’s budget to addressing methane emissions in California,” said Jonathan Banks, Global Director, Super Pollutants at Clean Air Task […]
CATF’s Olivia Azadegan honored in Forbes 30 under 30 – Clean Air Task Force
Clean Air Task Force is proud to share that Olivia Azadegan, CATF’s Energy Transition for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), was named to Forbes Europe 30 under 30 list for her work to advance decarbonization in the MENA region. “Olivia is leading truly groundbreaking work, and has established herself and CATF as one […]
EPA must strengthen its Clean Trucks Proposal to deliver on climate, public health, and environmental justice – Clean Air Task Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today is the last day of EPA’s comment period for a proposed rule that would reduce pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. This rule would govern trucks and buses across the nation and impact millions of Americans, going into effect for model year 2027. Together, several leading environmental groups, including Environmental Law and Policy […]
Clean Air Task Force joins Governor Wolf and others in commitment to advance carbon capture and low-emission hydrogen in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA — Clean Air Task Force (CATF) today joined Governor Wolf and a diversity of significant stakeholders to collectively commit to developing and deploying carbon capture and low-emission hydrogen in Pennsylvania to lead in decarbonizing the state’s industrial sector. “Carbon capture and low-emission hydrogen are critical to decarbonizing the industrial sector in Pennsylvania […]
Clean Air Council and Feet First Philly Join Local Organizations to Celebrate Cobbs Creek Trail
Clean Air Council, Feet First Philly, and several other local organizations held a fun day of activities along Cobbs Creek Trail as part of Celebrate Trails Day on April 23. The day’s events kicked off with our fantastic partners WeWalk and GirlTrek hosting a walk along the Cobbs Creek Park trails. The Cobbs Creek Community […]
Why emission intensity matters – Global Clean Air
High-intensity emitters disproportionately pollute the air we breathe. Understanding where sources contribute the most potent emissions can help drive smarter clean air solutions. Cutting the most damaging emissions from the air can be a bit like picking which foods to limit in your diet. You know the concept—fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins contribute […]
Making the most of sensor data: How tracking performance of lower-cost sensors allows cities to reveal actionable insights about local air pollution
Lower-cost air quality sensors can be a game changer for cities looking to understand and improve air quality at the neighborhood level. However, issues with accuracy have been a key barrier to their adoption. Our new paper shows how users can make the most of their data by evaluating sensor performance on a continuous basis. […]
Traffic-related air pollution results in new childhood asthma. The actions we take today matter.
Asthma changes the physical, emotional and academic trajectory of a child’s life. More than 5 million children in the United States have asthma, and every year there are over 750,000 emergency room visits and over 74,000 hospitalizations for asthma among children. Asthma is the leading cause of missed school days each year, and it has […]
Do Air Cleaning Devices Make You Sick?
If you are allergic to dust, pollen, or other pollutants, you may want to buy an air purifier. These devices are great for people who have allergies, and can help them breathe easier. They can also improve the odor of a home and remove dander from surfaces. This article will explain why you might need […]