FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Whelan, CleanAIRE NC, (919) 408-7031, [email protected] CleanAIRE NC Strongly Supports the EPA’s Proposed Limits on Power Plant Emissions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We applaud Secretary Regan and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for moving to strengthen climate standards on our nation’s power plants. After decades of delayed...

by Marina Courtney Many things contribute to air pollution, including motor vehicles, fossil fuel combustion, and industrial facilities. However, the one thing they all have in common is human activity.  The societal “big hair” trends from a few decades ago are a telling example. Excessive use of hairspray aerosols containing chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs,...

CleanAIRE NC is excited to announce that Brittany Griffin is joining the team as our new Policy Manager! Brittany has always been passionate about serving others and climate advocacy. Her earliest memory as an environmentalist dates back to high school, where she created a recycling system at the after-school program she tutored at. Brittany served...

2022 marked a year of tremendous growth and impact across North Carolina. With your support, we: Grew our capacity for health and action by training over 130 advocates to navigate environmental policy in North Carolina. Worked with partners to pursue community infrastructure projects that will raise air awareness and accelerate our transition to a clean...