Protect Public Health in the clean-up of the Former Philadelphia Refinery
Click here to make an official comment urging Sunoco to remove as much dangerous lead contamination as possible from the former Philadelphia refinery site. Click here to view a fact […]
Clean Air Council Disapproves of Signing of HB 1808 into Law
Harrisburg, PA (November 30, 2020) Last week, the day before Thanksgiving, Governor Wolf signed House Bill 1808 (Mackenzie-R-Lehigh) into law as Act 127 of 2020. HB 1808 was signed by […]
From the Executive Director and Chief Counsel: Clean Air Council’s Priorities in 2021
The start of a new year provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future. 2020 was a stressful and difficult year. COVID-19 upended almost […]
Clean Air Council Applauds Governor Wolf for Vetoing SB 790
Harrisburg, PA (November 30, 2020) This is the last official day of the 2019-20 Pennsylvania legislative session. Recently, as one of its final acts, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill […]
Environmental Groups File Federal Lawsuit Over Air Pollution from Industrial Flares
Allies Sue EPA Over Failure to Update Inadequate, Decades-Old Standards for Controlling Toxic Emissions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 29, 2020 Washington, D.C. – A coalition of ten environmental organizations today sued […]
2020 Run for Clean Air In-Person Pickup
Get your 2020 Run Shirt and Medal ! Almost half a year after our entirely virtual Run for Clean Air in April 2020, we’re excited to finally announce that we’re […]
Clean Air Council Files Intent to Sue Sunoco Over Mariner East II Permits
PHILADELPHIA, PA [October 6, 2020] On Tuesday, Clean Air Council (CAC), through counsel, filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue Sunoco Pipeline L.P. (Sunoco) for violations of its Erosion […]
Thank you for making Greenfest Philly presented by Toyota Hybrids possible
All of us at Clean Air Council want to extend a big “THANK YOU” to everyone that helped make this year’s Virtual Greenfest Philly presented by Toyota Hybrids a success. […]
Over Two Dozen Environmental Organizations Demand DEP Revoke Mariner East Permit
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 5, 2020) – Nearly thirty non-profit organizations from across Pennsylvania submitted a second letter to Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell today, demanding the DEP […]
Staff Profile: Lois Bower-Bjornson, Southwestern Pennsylvania Field Organizer
My name is Lois Bower-Bjornson, and I’m the Southwestern Pennsylvania Field Organizer with Clean Air Council. I am the mother of four children – three boys and a girl. I grew […]
