Pennsylvania – Ground Zero for the Orphan Well Crisis
October 5, 2021 – A serious and growing problem has been leaking to the surface for decades, resulting in significant amounts of greenhouse gas pollution and other contaminants harming Pennsylvania’s […]
Gerrymandering Sinks Democracy, But You Can Keep It Afloat
Almost nine out of ten Pennsylvania voters say that open space is important to them. Yet the Pennsylvania General Assembly has not passed any major pro-environment legislation in many years.
FRESH AIR: SUMMER EDITION
Started in 1981, the Fresh Air Newsletter offers the latest environmental news, local events, educational resources and programmatic updates on Clean Air Council’s work.
Council Supports Closing Fracking Waste Loopholes that Contaminate Drinking Water
Growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania is a beautiful experience. The region’s rivers, mountains, and picturesque small towns and beautiful cities make this an ideal place to live and grow up […]
The Council And Its Pedestrian Advocacy Group Feet First Philly Fight For Pedestrian Rights in Every Neighborhood
July, 5, 2021 – Communities identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Environmental Justice communities are more likely to experience issues that negatively impact pedestrian safety and result in higher rates […]
When it comes to toxic air pollution — how safe is safe enough?
Regulating toxic air pollution has proven to be particularly difficult to regulate since there is often no absolute safe level for an air pollutant that causes cancer or neurological damage. The only 100% safe solution would be to shut down all sources of toxic pollution from large factories, smaller industries such as dry cleaners and gas stations, and cars and trucks. Often the regulations of toxic air emissions are not based on the actual health threat but rather on what technology exists to lower emissions while still allowing the industry to operate.
Residents Have Had Enough: Environmental Racism and Injustice in Southern Delaware County
Along the Delaware River in the southern part of Delaware County refineries and incinerators have been poisoning the air for decades, negatively impacting residents’ health and quality of life. On […]
Member Perspective: The Start of the Clean Air Council
As I remember it — The Start of the Clean Air Council I’ve been a Clean Air Council member since the nonprofit first began to fight for everyone’s right to […]
Ditch Single-Use for Plastic Free July
Nearly all plastics produced derive from oil, fracked gas, and coal — dirty, non-renewable resources. Plastics and the climate crisis go hand-in-hand: plastic production depends on fossil fuels, and fossil fuels rely on plastic production.
Interview with Communications Director, Katie Edwards
The Council has begun to provide “Social Media for Advocacy” training for the impacted communities that the Council works with. These trainings are one of the best parts of my job. I get to see people newly armed with communications tools to use to protect their health and environment.
