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SUMMARY:Air Quality Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of ozone season. To facilitate action to improve America’s air quality\, May 1st through May 5th is dedicated to celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW). \nThe overall theme for this year is “Working Together for Clean Air.” But each day of the week will highlight specific topics and efforts: \nMonday\, May 1: Wildfires & Smoke\nTuesday\, May 2: Asthma & Your Health\nWednesday\, May 3: Air Quality & Transportation\nThursday\, May 4: Air Quality & Climate\nFriday\, May 5: Participatory Science \nThroughout the week\, we’ll be highlighting resources that increase air quality awareness and encourage people to take action and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily living. \nAir Quality Awareness Week also provides an opportunity for people to learn about what causes poor air quality and how people can prepare for and respond to events and environments with poor air quality—not just during the month of May\, but year-round! \nLearn more and find out how you can help spread awareness here.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/air-quality-awareness-week-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230503
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SUMMARY:World Asthma Day
DESCRIPTION:World Asthma Day is a global initiative that aims to bring awareness to the condition\, access to medication\, and improvements in asthma care\, regardless of the patient’s home country. This year’s theme is “Asthma Care for All.” \nWorld Asthma Day Activity Ideas
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/world-asthma-day/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T120000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and Mental Health Interventions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:People around the world are experiencing the physical and mental health impacts of the climate crisis. Certain populations are also coping with stressors like financial insecurity or race-based violence\, compounding the effects on mental health. \nThe American Public Health Association’s Center for Climate\, Health and Equity is hosting an interactive workshop on approaching mental health interventions from a public health perspective while being sensitive to vulnerable populations. It also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month. \nLearn more and register for this workshop.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/climate-change-and-mental-health-interventions-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T203000
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CREATED:20230427T180942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T153247Z
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SUMMARY:IRA Funding for Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Improvements
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Council of Churches for a webinar on funding opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that can help your place of worship\, other nonprofit\, local government\, or business affordably access solar energy and energy efficiency improvements. \nWhat: A free webinar featuring tax & energy consultants Randy Lucas and Laura Combs of Eagle Solar & Light \nWhen: Tues.\, May 2nd from 7:00-8:30 PM \nWhere: Online! Click here link to register. \nFor the first time\, the IRA allows tax-exempt and governmental entities to directly invest in clean energy and clean transportation and receive applicable tax credits as a direct payment. \nWho Should Attend:  This webinar is for clergy\, nonprofit staff and board members\, governmental decision-makers\, and activists who want to learn about these exciting opportunities. \nPart 1: A basic overview of the IRA: clean energy and clean transportation tax credits available to tax-exempt entities for the first time through Direct Pay — what we know and what we do not know regarding eligibility\, timing\, and procedures. \nPart 2: Overview of the Energy Justice/Environmental Justice-related incentives and strategies for tax-exempt organizations\, including “ripple effect” benefits for job training\, cleaner local communities\, energy-efficient affordable housing development\, electric transportation solutions\, and weather resiliency. \nPart 3: IRA strategies and best practices for 2023 and beyond. What smart tax-exempt organizations can do to truly thrive under the new program opportunities.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/ira-funding-for-clean-energy-energy-efficiency-improvements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T160000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The NC Dept. of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its quarterly business meeting in-person on May 4 at 3 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend and/or provide comments either in-person or online. \nMore information\, including a speaker sign-up form\, can be found here.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/environmental-justice-and-equity-advisory-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Clinton City Hall\, 221 Lisbon St\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052044
CREATED:20230420T160436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T174027Z
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SUMMARY:Public Stakeholder Input Session: Animal Waste Management General Permits
DESCRIPTION:The NC Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public stakeholder input session on May 9 as part of the renewal process for six Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) General Permits. Input from the event\, as well as input received during the 60-day comment period through June 5\, will be considered in the development of the draft permits which will become effective in 2024. \nMore information can be found here. \nThe public stakeholder input session will be held at the Sampson County Expo Center’s Heritage Hall\, 414 Warsaw Road in Clinton. Members of the public can drop-in throughout the event and visit several information stations focused on aspects of the existing permits to provide their comments and ask questions. Division of Water Resources staff will make a brief presentation hourly to give an overview of the program and current permits. \nThrough June 5\, members of the public and interested parties are invited to submit comments on three existing state general permits for animal operations and three existing state general permits for animal farm digester systems. These comments will be considered during the process of drafting renewed permits.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/public-stakeholder-input-session-animal-waste-management-general-permits/
LOCATION:Sampson County Exposition Center\, 414 Warsaw Road\, Clinton\, NC\, 28328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T130000
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Removal and Living Shoreline Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will work to remove marine debris from the estuarine shoreline\, roadside\, and oyster shell. Volunteers will also help to maintain the living shorelines by replacing and adjusting oyster shell bags on the reef. \nNo special skills or knowledge are required. You will receive the basic training needed. Volunteers should bring a reusable water bottle\, hat\, and sunglasses. Please dress for the weather in clothes that are comfortable and that you don’t mind getting dirty. Close-toed shoes are required. Gloves\, boots\, trash pickers\, and trash bags will all be provided. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/marine-debris-removal-and-living-shoreline-maintenance/
LOCATION:Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve\, 899-837\, State Rd 1538\, Holly Ridge\, NC\, 28445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
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SUMMARY:RiverFest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest 2023. Catawba Riverkeeper’s annual family- and dog-friendly event is back at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park on Saturday\, May 13! \nWalk through the exhibitor zone\, take your kids to the Education Pavilion\, listen to live music\, kayak on the river\, and enjoy food and beverages from local food trucks and craft breweries. You can also shop for Catawba Riverkeeper apparel\, find unique handmade items at the Artisan Tent! \nLearn more here!
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/riverfest-2023/
LOCATION:Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park\, 1400 Catawba St\, Belmont\, NC\, 28012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T052044
CREATED:20230502T160415Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Governor Roy Cooper wants to hear about your ideas for achieving environmental justice in North Carolina. Snacks\, childcare\, and Spanish interpretation services will be provided.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/environmental-justice-listening-session/
LOCATION:Charlotte (Location TBD)\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T180000
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SUMMARY:Women in Green
DESCRIPTION:This year\, USGBC Carolinas and E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs will co-host Women in Green\, celebrating the impact of women professionals in the environmental field and sharing experiences. The event will convenie with green leaders to celebrate in four locations on May 24: Asheville\, Charlotte\, Durham\, and Greenville\, SC. \nLearn more and reserve your spot here.
URL:https://cleanairenc.org/event/women-in-green/
LOCATION:Multi-City Celebreation
CATEGORIES:Past
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