Clean Air Council’s Statement on U.S. Senate’s Vote to Confirm Scott Pruitt for EPA
Philadelphia, PA (February 17, 2017) – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In response, Joseph Otis Minott, […]
Here’s a taste of how the Council is celebrating turning 50!
The Council is proud to introduce our 50th anniversary logo! The Clean Air Council is turning 50 this year! Since our founding in 1967, we have become one of the […]
GoPhillyGo’s trip-planning website is now available for mobile
GoPhillyGo.org, the free online mapping site for the greater Philadelphia area from Clean Air Council, has now released a mobile version for use on all mobile devices. Designed to make […]
A How-To Guide on Installing a Bike Rack in Philadelphia
By Will Fraser, Sustainable Transportation Outreach Coordinator Bicycle parking in Philadelphia is in high demand. Philadelphia boasts one of the nation’s highest percentages of bicycle commuters, growing 250% from 2005 […]
5 Reasons to Run for Clean Air
Clean Air Council’s Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids has been a favorite spring race for runners since 1981. Whether you’ve raced with the Council for years […]
Potter Township Endangered by Shell
Despite the devastating environmental and health impacts from the coal and oil industries, Pennsylvania is now rushing to exploit its natural gas resources. In the small community of Potter Township […]
Legal Update: Expanding our Reach
The Council’s legal team has never been more active. Council attorneys are currently litigating six cases with statewide, and in some instances, national implications. The cases run the gamut from […]
Women’s March on Philadelphia
Pennsylvanians who care about environmental and social justice have the opportunity to set the tone for the future of our country by standing together as progressives over the next four […]
Examples of Excellence: How to be a Clean Air Commute Employer
It’s nomination time for the Clean Air Commute Awards! Each year at the Run for Clean Air, Clean Air Council awards the Clean Air Commute Employer and Clean Air […]
DEP Reveals Industry Permit Applications Mostly Flawed
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection sounded off last week about the low-quality permit applications it receives for earthmoving activities and oil and gas sites. (See http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/policy-powersource/2017/01/06/DEP-review-uncovers-flaws-in-oil-and-gas-permit-applications/stories/201701060081). Most of […]
