Health Professionals Urge Gov. Perdue to Defend State Air Toxics Program
January 23 – Recent reports that state legislators may be considering dismantling or weakening North Carolina’s Air Toxics Program has initiated a response from North Carolina’s medical and health professionals. A letter defending the Air Toxics Program was delivered to Governor Bev Perdue last week and was signed by 85 doctors and other medical professionals from across North Carolina. The... [Read more]
State Should Consider Future Ozone Standard
Parts of the Charlotte region still do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2008 and the agency will soon decide which areas will be listed formally in violation. Data collected from eight ozone monitors in the Charlotte region from years 2009 – 2011 will be used to determine compliance. According to Mecklenburg County... [Read more]
2012 5K for Clean Air – Registration is Now Open!
This event is co-sponsored by: Join us for our 3rd Annual 5K Run & Walk for Clean Air on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, NC! Did you know the American Lung Association ranked Charlotte 10th smoggiest city for the second year in a row? With the support of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and local businesses, the goal for the 5K Run &... [Read more]
Clean Air Carolina Honors 2011 AirKeepers
On December 7, Clean Air Carolina hosted our 2011 Annual Meeting at Studio K Gallery in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood. Special guest speaker, Dr. Cindy Hauser, an Associate Professor at Davidson College, gave an informative presentation on the details of her work on three regional air quality projects. Clean Air Carolina’s staff and board of directors presented the 2011 AirKeeper... [Read more]
