On June 27 the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) held a public hearing at the Sampson County Courthouse to listen to community feedback on an air quality permit application for Sapphire Renewable Natural Gas (SRNG). If approved, this permit could allow the facility to emit harmful air pollutants that would negatively impact residents and...

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...

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...