Clean Air Council

Air pollution doesn't just affect your lungs. It may also affect your brain. On a Penn Memory Center’s podcast, The Age of Aging, Clean Air Council advocate Russell Zerbo joined researchers to discuss what this science means for Philly. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/lG41c2x

Pennsylvanians across the state have been speaking up about climate change, air quality, extreme weather, and the future they want for their communities. Your voice belongs in the conversation! Register for the final sessions: bit.ly/PAClimateCon...

Philadelphia Gas Works is beginning public meetings on how it plans to reduce climate pollution and comply with Philadelphia’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The first virtual community meeting is: 📅 Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. ➡️ Register: buff.ly/ivrL9ol

Art has a way of making people stop, look closer, and think differently about the world around them. That’s exactly what happened last week at Clean Air Council’s first-ever art show. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this celebration of local artists and environmental storytelling.

Climate change can affect our mental health. During May — Mental Health Awareness Month — it’s important to remember that these feelings are real and increasingly common. Community support & collective action can build climate resilience. Read the research: buff.ly/EazrKVL

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Clean Air Council’s first-ever environmental art show, “Reflections on our Endangered Environment,” takes place tonight! There are still a limited number of pay-what-you-can tickets available thanks to a generous supporter. Claim your ticket before they’re gone: buff.ly/kdd5UNJ

It’s International Compost Awareness Week! We’re celebrating by giving away FREE compost supplies in Allegheny County. Do you live in Swissvale, Braddock, North Braddock, or Clairton? Get your compost bin, bucket, scale, and more on us! Sign up: aknoch@cleanair.org.

Clean Air Council along with local elected officials, healthcare professionals & Philadelphians living with asthma came together for #WorldAsthmaDay to call for stronger protections against air pollution. To become part of the solution, consider becoming a Clean Air Council member: buff.ly/abGPSiq

On Tuesday — World Asthma Day — we’re gathering at Phila. City Hall to demand stronger clean air protections & we need people affected by asthma to stand with us. If you have asthma, love someone who does, or want cleaner air, join us to hold signs (we will provide them!) and show what’s at stake.

What does an endangered environment look like? Join us May 21 for Reflections on our Endangered Environment, Clean Air Council’s first-ever art show. Enjoy an evening of art, a silent auction, and drinks, all while supporting the fight for a healthy environment for all. Tickets: buff.ly/Jtbdblf

Join Clean Air Council, Conservation Voters of PA, and PennFuture in Harrisburg on 5/4 to meet directly with lawmakers from both parties and advocate for strong, pro‑environment policies. All training, talking points, and logistics will be provided. Register: bit.ly/2026LobbyDay...

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for a great discussion on cumulative impacts and environmental justice. We appreciate your questions and advocacy. Another session is coming up next Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us! Register: bit.ly/630ci

In PA, new pollution-generating projects can be approved without considering the pollution communities are already living with. Two bills in Harrisburg could change that. Join us for a webinar session to learn more: ➡️ April 20 at 12 noon: bit.ly/noonci ➡️ April 28 at 6:30 p.m.: bit.ly/630ci

Join us for Celebrate Trails Day at Cobbs Creek! 📅 When: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 Where: Cobbs Creek Park, Thomas Ave and Cobbs Creek Parkway We hope to see you there! ➡️ Learn more: buff.ly/aEW5zhd

Philly sends roughly 1/3 of its trash to be burned at Chester’s Reworld incinerator, but the health burden doesn’t stay in Chester. Clean Air Council spoke with @greenphilly.bsky.social about why this pollution is a regional issue and why the Stop Trashing Our Air Act matters. Read: buff.ly/yScJ0zJ

Join Clean Air Council, @conservationpa.bsky.social and PennFuture in Harrisburg on Monday, May 4 to meet with legislators from both parties and speak up for these pro-environment bills. Training, talking points, and logistics will all be provided. Register: bit.ly/2026LobbyDay...

Residents of Beaver County are raising new concerns over another proposed permit at the Shell petrochemical plant. Clean Air Council's Larisa Mednis asked why Shell isn't required to first come into compliance with its current violations before seeking changes to its permits? Read: buff.ly/NFARdQ1

Last week, Clean Air Council’s Executive Director, Alex Bomstein, spoke with residents of Maris Grove Senior Living in Glen Mills, PA about Earth Month, clean air, climate, and the importance of environmental advocacy. Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful engagement!

This weekend’s fire near the Sunoco Refinery in Gloucester County, NJ is an early reminder of what wildfire season now looks like. The region’s wildfire season typically runs mid-March through mid-May, but climate change is making wildfire seasons longer, more unpredictable, and more dangerous.

Taken from Pattison Ave. and Galloway St. in South Philly

We're following reports of a massive trash fire on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The Philadelphia Fire Department's Marine Unit is responding as smoke continues to rise over the region. Have you seen it? Tell us what you're seeing and share photos in the comments.

No one should be exposed to industrial pollution, but some communities are overburdened by it. Join Clean Air Council at 12 p.m. on 4/20 or 6:30 p.m. on 4/28 to learn about cumulative impacts, environmental justice & legislative advocacy. Register: bit.ly/noonci or bit.ly/630ci.

For too long, some Philly neighborhoods have lacked access to welcoming green spaces. We're helping change that by partnering w/ the Cobbs Creek community to create Little Nature Playgrounds that invite residents back into their park. Read about it in @GridMagazine: [https://buff.ly/ERN3eR6]

In Philly, getting a bike rack installed can take years and cost hundreds to thousands of dollars with no guarantee of approval. The result: fewer racks, fewer riders, and more cars on the road. We can do better. Read about it in Billy Penn: [https://buff.ly/RCJEoI2](buff.ly/7MR8hA5) #BikeRacks

Join us in Harrisburg on May 4 for Environmental Lobby Day. Talk directly with lawmakers about lowering energy costs, expanding clean energy, and protecting our communities. Training and materials are provided. Sign up today: bit.ly/2026LobbyDay... #CleanAirCouncil #2026EnvironmentalLobbyDay

Your energy bill is going up, but you might already be paying for programs that could bring it down. 79% of Pennsylvanians don’t know about Act 129 despite billions in savings and available rebates. We dug into what people know (and don’t), and what needs to change. Read the blog: buff.ly/oP1n2m1

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is launching a new round of statewide community engagement sessions in 2026 as part of its Climate Action Planning efforts, and your voice is an important part of it. Learn more: buff.ly/T6TYsQ7

Good news alert! Late last year, PA's Environmental Quality Board took an important step toward expanding the distance between new gas drilling sites & homes, schools, & hospitals. We need to demand the Department of Environmental Protection advance this NOW. Time, like peoples' health, is precious.

It's been an exciting year for Clean Air Council, and these are just some of the highlights! Thank you to everyone for the continued support. We're looking forward to continuing the fight for a safe & healthy environment in 2026. Check out our 2025 Annual Report at buff.ly/y3WCwmG