Clean Air Advocacy Training: Primer on Air Permits & Zoning
2022-07-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Asheville)
2022-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Buncombe County Courthouse, 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Charlotte)
2022-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, 28202

Webinar: An Alternative Carbon Plan for the Carolinas
2022-08-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Riverkeeper Float Fest
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | River & Earth Adventures New River Outpost, 6201 Castle Ford Road, Todd, 28684, United States
This family-friendly event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at River & Earth Adventures‘ New River Outpost in Todd, NC. Appalachian Mountain Brewery will offer local craft beer, food, and live music. Riverkeeper Float Fest proceeds benefit MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, so this year’s event will be a great way to celebrate this landmark legislation while supporting clean water in the High Country!
Learn more and register here.

2022 National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference
2022-08-22 08:00 - 2022-08-25 17:00 (America/New_York) | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
CleanAIRE NC’s Citizen Science Manager Denise Bruce and Environmental Justice Manager Daisha Williams will present at the 2022 National Ambient Air Monitoring Conference, sponsored by EPA in conjunction with the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) and the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA). The conference is a must for federal, state, local and tribal air pollution organizations involved with operating, planning, or managing air monitoring networks and reporting data to AQS, and/or AIRNOW. Denise and Daisha’s presentation is scheduled for Wednesday’s Technical Session on Community Monitoring. Check out the draft agenda.
Learn more and register for the conference here.

NC Carbon Plan: Public Hearing (Virtual)
2022-08-23 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

2022 Green Tie Awards
2022-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N Blount St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
Each year, the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters hosts the annual Green Tie Awards to honor environmental champions who have stepped up and spoken out on conservation and climate issues. This year’s keynote presenter will be Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr.
Learn more and register at www.nclcv.org/green-tie-awards.

North Carolina Community Connections: Asthma and the Impact of Air Quality
2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
On Thursday, September 8th at 12 noon, the American Lung Association is hosting a live webinar featuring some of the state’s leading experts on asthma and air quality.
Panelists include:
• Lisa C. Cutshaw, MHS, RCP, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, CPFT — Respiratory Educator, Novant Health
• Markus Hill — CIO, Rodgers Builders and Lifelong Asthmatic
• Kirsten Minor — Health Manager, CleanAireNC
Together, they will share their insights and perspectives about asthma and the impact of air quality. To register for this event, click here.

Healthy Air Educational Series: Session 1
2022-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Health is recognized as a human right, yet health inequities still persist. Charlotte’s Historic West End Green District, in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Health Department, will host a virtual educational series for community residents on September 13th and September 24th. Participants will learn how air quality and health are connected. Led by medical professionals and health educators, including Dr. Raynard Washington, Director of Mecklenburg County Health Department, and Dr. Aaron Levy, MAHA Advisory Board member and pediatrician. The series is aimed at increasing the understanding of air pollution’s public health impacts and actions residents can take to protect themselves.
SESSION 1
The Link Between Air Pollution, COVID-19, & Chronic Illnesses
September 13, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
This session will include insights from local physicians regarding the connection between air pollution in the urban setting and links to this exposure as it relates to chronic illnesses. The session will also include solutions that promote clean air for all communities. Topics will cover:

Urban Air Pollution & Health Inequities
Linkage between Chronic Illness, COVID-19 and Air Pollution
Benefits of Green Spaces in the Historic West End Green District
What Are Your Resources

2022 NC Public Health Association Fall Educational Conference
2022-09-14 08:30 - 2022-09-16 11:00 (America/New_York) | Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
The NCPHA Fall Educational Conference gathers public health professionals at every level, from students to mid-career professionals to retired experts from around the state, to exchange information and create a healthier North Carolina through effective public health practice and engaged citizens. Dedicated public health professionals who want to connect with peers, pick up new ideas, and gain skills to bring back to their workplace or community are encouraged to attend.
Learn more and register here.

BugFest 2022
2022-09-17 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, 27704, United States
BugFest is back downtown! The largest bug-centered event of its kind in the entire country, BugFest educates and engages the public in science and the natural world. Museum guests participate in more than 100 exhibits, crafts, games and activities as you interact with entomologists and other scientists while learning about the fascinating world of arthropods.
Make sure you stop by the CleanAIRE NC exhibit table and say hi!
BugFest 2024

BREATHE - A Community Celebration Benefiting CleanAIRE NC
2022-09-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Khali Yoga Center, 1210 E. 36th Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States

Affordable Solar: A Webinar on Available Rebates
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Access to solar power can be an expensive and complex process, but through educational resources, subsidies, and technological innovation, solar is more accessible than ever!
If your church or nonprofit wants solar, the time to learn and take action is now thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act’s 30% Direct Pay for nonprofits! If your nonprofit is a Duke Energy customer, the reasons are even more compelling because you can combine the Direct Pay option with the Duke Energy Solar Rebate, making solar even more affordable.
Learn more about solar:

How the IRA and the Duke Energy Nonprofit Solar Rebate can dramatically help nonprofits access solar energy.
How Solar Leasing Works.
The Steps in the Solar Purchasing and Leasing Processes and how they impact your organization.

Click here to register.

A conversation about Mecklenburg County's Environmental Justice Action Plan
2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Sustain Charlotte and CleanAIRE NC are pleased to invite you to a presentation and discussion about the county’s Environmental Justice Action Plan, which presents a framework for working toward racial equity and environmental justice among all communities, particularly those who have historically experienced unbalanced exposure to the consequences of environmental harm. This will be led by Mecklenburg County Sustainability & Resiliency Manager Erin Stanforth and CleanAIRE NC Environmental Justice Manager Daisha Williams.
In March 2021, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners adopted the Environmental Leadership Policy and Action Plan, a resolution that requires the county to embrace justice through equal protection and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
During this presentation, participants will learn about why the plan is being created and its timeline, and how you can contribute to building a healthier environment for residents across Mecklenburg County. This is also an excellent opportunity to share your own experiences with friends and neighbors.
Learn more and register here.

The Presidents Cup Westside Tree Adoption
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | City of Charlotte Landscape Management, 701 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC, 28208, United States
The 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club has graciously sponsored 222 trees to donate to the community members of Historic West End Green District and West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition. On September 24, Trees Charlotte will be offering trees to the residents of the following communities: Renaissance, Capital Drive, Winegate/Ponderosa, Bent Oaks/Kingspark, Westover Heights, Tyvola crossing – West Tyvola, Reid Park/Arbor Glen, Barringer Woods, Revolution Park, Clanton Park, Biddleville, Hyde Park, McCrorey Heights, Seversville, Wesley Heights, Bahama- Havana, Dalebrook, Eleanore Heights, Garden Park, Historic Washington Heights, Lincoln Heights Northwood Estates, Oaklawn Park, Trinity Park, and University Park Wilson Heights.
Learn more and register here.

Healthy Air Educational Series: Session 2
2022-09-24 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Health is recognized as a human right, yet health inequities still persist. Charlotte’s Historic West End Green District, in partnership with the Mecklenburg County Health Department, will host a virtual educational series for community residents on September 13th and September 24th. Participants will learn how air quality and health are connected. Led by medical professionals and health educators, including Dr. Raynard Washington, Director of Mecklenburg County Health Department, and Dr. Aaron Levy, MAHA Advisory Board member and pediatrician. The series is aimed at increasing the understanding of air pollution’s public health impacts and actions residents can take to protect themselves.
SESSION 2
Air Quality & You – Lifetime Health Impacts of Air Pollution
September 24, 2022 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
This session will cover how air pollution has the potential to impact us at all stages of our life. Participants will learn from healthcare professionals about how to protect those that are most vulnerable to the impacts of toxic air pollutants including pregnant women, children and seniors. Topics will cover:

Maternal & Fetal Health
Protecting Our Children’s Health
Senior Health
Reducing our exposure

40 Years of Environmental Justice: Birth in Warren County to Today & Beyond
2022-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
FREE webinar to wrap up the September commemorations of the 40th Anniversary of Warren County Protests.
This event will look at the birthing of the EJ movement, where we are today, and the future. The guest speakers have decades of direct experience in the EJ movement and will share their experiences, lessons learned, and what work still remains for the future of EJ in Warren County, North Carolina, and Beyond.
To learn more and register, click here.

The Smell of Money: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
2022-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC, 28213, United States

North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium
2022-10-12 08:00 - 2022-10-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Duke University Marine Laboratory, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
A forum for the exchange of information on recent developments, program ideas, and best management practices for marine debris research, policy development, and infrastructure that prevents or removes marine debris.
Learn more and register here.

Citizen Science: Ask Me Anything
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Please join us on October 13th for an “Ask Me Anything” Citizen Science Zoom call to share your insights into the program, ask any questions about the AirKeeper network, and help us build a program that works for you. We had a great time at our first event and we hope to see you there.

Open House: Friendship Park Air Quality Monitoring Station
2022-10-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Friendship Park Monitoring Site, 2310 Cindy Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States

Making Energy Work: 2022 Conference
2022-10-25 09:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
WHERE ENERGY POLICY GETS TO WORK.
Join stakeholders from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussion, networking opportunities, and thought leadership designed to shape policies that advance an accessible and affordable clean energy economy for all. This year’s Making Energy Work conference will be the nexus of policies leading into the next stage of our clean energy economy from landscape-altering topics like regulatory reform to PURPA and policies enhancing access to innovative new technologies. Hosted by NC Sustainable Energy Association, this two-and-a-half-day conference will feature well-known keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network with colleagues, partners, customers, policymakers, and industry-leading influencers.
Learn more and register here.

Webinar: An Equitable Carbon Plan for NC
2022-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
By the end of this year, the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) will publish a state Carbon Plan that is supposed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from North Carolina electricity generation 70% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Duke Energy’s approach to decarbonization involves very large amounts of new fracked gas infrastructure and new nukes, and woefully inadequate solar and storage capacity and energy-saving programs.
On October 26 NC WARN and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP will outline a very different vision for an NC Carbon Plan. It has no new gas or nukes, but lots more solar plus storage, and it avoids perpetuating the environmental justice issues of the past. Join their free webinar to hear more from:

Bill Powers, environmental engineer, author of NC Clean Path 2025
Tina Katsanos, Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP
Moderator: Sally Robertson, NC WARN policy coordinator

Learn more and register here.

2022 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit
2022-10-27 13:00 - 2022-10-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | East Carolina Heart Institute, 115 Heart Drive, Greenville, NC, 27834, United States
The 2022 NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit will bring together hundreds of stakeholders interested in advancing safe roads and healthier, more equitable communities for all road users in North Carolina.
Sessions are designed to provide information and foster collaboration. Summit participants will hear from national, statewide, and local leaders on how to make transportation safer and more equitable for all users, especially pedestrians and people who use bikes.
Learn more and register here.

Biketoberfest 2022
2022-10-30 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC, 28203, United States
This exciting event will take over Charlotte the day before Halloween. Sustain Charlotte‘s annual fundraising event sends participants on a scavenger hunt on two wheels equipped with a passport to support local businesses, visit new destinations, see the infrastructure available to support safer riding, and collect stamps in their passports along the way. At the end of the event, there is an after-party at Triple C Brewing, where participants can exchange those stamps for raffle tickets to win prizes.
Learn more and sign up here.

American Public Health Association: 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo
2022-11-06 11:00 - 2022-11-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
CANC Health Manager Kirsten Minor will attend and present at the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) 2022 Annual Meeting. Join her in Boston Nov. 6th – 9th to engage with public health experts, collaborate with other advocates, and learn opportunities to grow professionally.
Learn more and register here.

Workshop: Practical Passive Solar Design Principles for NC Homes
2022-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Hosted by Green Built Alliance, this free online workshop goes over the main design principles, with examples and best practices, of passive solar design for energy-efficient homes in North Carolina climates. Participants will understand how design choices about the orientation, shading, lay out, window sizes and locations, use of thermal mass, and use of high performance building envelope principles in a new home construction project can contribute to energy savings, homeowner satisfaction, and even earn rebates and incentives in North Carolina.

Learn more here.

Clean Air Book Club Meeting
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

Growing Our Greenways: Long Creek Greenway
2022-11-19 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Long Creek Greenway, 9841 Northlake Centre Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States
