FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Whelan, CleanAIRE NC, (919) 408-7031, [email protected] Delaying Ozone Pollution Standards Needlessly Endangers Public Health Charlotte, N.C. – CleanAIRE NC is disappointed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to delay stronger air quality standards for ground-level ozone (O3), also known as smog. The EPA initially planned...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Duke Energy’s Updated Carbon Plan Fails to Meet the Moment The Carbon Plan should be an opportunity to reshape North Carolina’s energy future and protect community health. That means no new fossil fuel infrastructure or power plants. Unfortunately, the draft Carbon Plan filed by Duke Energy today fails to meet the moment....

 A reality for many BIPOC communities in Charlotte is rooted in a long history of redlining and segregation. Highways, rock quarries, and industrial facilities have divided neighborhoods and led to disparities across generations. CleanAIRE NC is making a difference for these communities, particularly the Historic West End Green District. Take a look at our...

The CDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program is hosting the eighth annual Tracking Awareness Week from Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21. This year’s theme is “Data for Action.”  What Is Tracking Awareness Week? National Tracking Awareness Week is dedicated to bringing national attention to environmental health issues by connecting a network of...