Cut Methane: EPA is Holding Oil and Gas Polluters Accountable
Why work to reduce methane pollution? Climate change doesn’t happen overnight, and neither will its solution. However, reducing methane emissions is one of the fastest and most effective ways of […]
UPDATE: Federal Judge Hardy Approves the Proposed Consent Agreement Between PennEnvironment and the Clean Air Council, and U.S. Steel for Violations of the Federal Clean Air Act
PENNSYLVANIA (March 26, 2024) Today, federal Judge Hardy signed the proposed consent agreement between Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and U.S. Steel. This is the final step in finalizing this historic […]
Air Monitoring in Philadelphia and Delaware County
Philadelphia Clean Air Council has local air monitoring program in South and Southwest Philadelphia funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At no charge, Clean Air Council staff can install […]
Clean Air Council Statement on Governor Shapiro’s PACER and PRESS Programs to Reduce Carbon Pollution and Increase Renewable Energy
PENNSYLVANIA (March 13, 2024) – Today, Governor Shapiro announced an energy plan today that would increase the use of renewable energy and establish a cap-and-invest program for the state’s power […]
Clean Air Council Announces New Executive Director Alex Bomstein, Esq.
PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 13, 2024) – Clean Air Council is thrilled to announce a new milestone, the promotion of Legal Director and long-time environmental advocate Alex Bomstein Esq., to the […]
Using Mapping Tools to Protect Your Environment
Keeping track of the environmental conditions of your (or someone else’s) neighborhood can be a difficult task, but many governmental agencies and other organizations offer helpful tools that provide an […]
Victory: New Rules and Guidance Increase Safety for Pipeline Construction and Operation
PENNSYLVANIA (February 27, 2024) – On Saturday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) published the final guidance on using underground boring technology (“trenchless” technology) such as horizontal directional drilling […]
Upgrading the Delaware River’s Water Quality Standards
The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection (EPA) took a bold step issuing revised water quality standards for a critical part of the Delaware River on December 13, 2023. This was […]
The Council Receives Funding To Support Child Development and Literacy in Cobbs Creek Park
Clean Air Council is excited to announce we have been awarded the Play Everywhere Philly Challenge grant from KABOOM! and William Penn Foundation. This grant will support child development and […]
Environmental Groups Win EPA’s Objection to U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson’s Air Pollution Permit
Environmental Protection Agency sides with Environmental Integrity Project, PennFuture, Clean Air Council and objects to U.S Steel Edgar Thomson’s Title V permit as it was not in compliance with the […]
