by Dr. Aaron Levy Climate change and air pollution affect everyone. But children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses like asthma are most vulnerable to the negative consequences. We often can’t see the impact air quality has on children’s health, making it challenging to explain. As a pediatrician, I seek to make the issue...

by Jessica Jones “We are a community of learners, who through relationships are building awareness of environmental, racial, social, and economic inequities. This knowledge inspires us to serve with our communities to advocate, to heal, and to ‘lift as we climb.'” I have the privilege of exploring science with the most passionate, curious group of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Whelan Clean Air Carolina (919) 408-7031 [email protected] PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION ‘PARTICLE FALLS’ WILL REVEAL CHARLOTTE’S INVISIBLE AIR POLLUTION, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 28 Note to Editors: Media interested in attending the private opening night reception of Particle Falls should contact Andrew Whelan regarding opportunities for advance photos and...

by Julia Krauchanka, Bill Schlesinger, and H. Kim Lyerly Every person breathes thousands of gallons of air each day, making air the greatest potential source of toxic exposure known to humankind. Occupational exposure to air contaminated with the toxics found in coal or radioactive dust can lead to recognized health conditions such a black lung...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT Andrew Whelan Clean Air Carolina (919) 408-7031 [email protected] North Carolina Climate Advocates Gather in Charlotte for State of the Climate 2019 Charlotte, North Carolina — Policymakers, business leaders, and climate advocates from across North Carolina will gather in Charlotte next week for State of the Climate, an...

  by Mary Stauble October 31 isn’t just Halloween. It also marks the official end of ozone season in North Carolina (March 1 – October 31). Ozone is a colorless gas that occurs naturally in the Earth’s stratosphere, where it helps protect us from harmful ultraviolet rays. Down at ground level, however, ozone is a...

by Calvin Cupini Communities in Charlotte’s Historic West End frequently live in close proximity to major sources of harmful air pollution. For the past several years Clean Air Carolina has been partnering with community residents to tackle this environmental justice challenge, working together to monitor local air quality, convene stakeholders, write reports, and hold meetings...

by Andrew Whelan For something that impacts us every second of every day, air quality can seem very intangible compared to other day-to-day concerns. “Most people don’t even think about air pollution,” explains Thomas Hillis. “It can be easy to just forget about, because it’s often invisible.” As the Air Awareness Coordinator for Forsyth County,...