The attack of the super-pollutants
June 1, 2016
First posted in Capitol Weekly By Bill Magavern As Hollywood brings a new crop of super-hero movies to our theaters, state policymakers are considering action against a group of particularly ... Read more
Coalition for Clean Air urges you to support AB 1550 Climate Investments for California Communities
May 27, 2016
Assembly Bill 1550, authored by Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez, will improve existing laws that use charges paid by polluters to increase clean energy, reduce smog and bring jobs and investment to communities that ... Read more
Good environmental regulations mean good jobs. One company’s story.
April 7, 2016
CCA board member Bruce Melgar is the CEO of a visionary company called UrbanX Renewables. UrbanX is pioneering the large-scale production of renewable diesel fuel from 100% recycled non-petroleum sources. ... Read more
Southern California International Gateway: Big Win for Communities Near Port of Los Angeles
March 30, 2016
Ruling in Railyard Case Could Lead to Better Health Outcomes For Those Living Near Port Pollution MARTINEZ, CALIF. (March 30, 2016) — California Superior Court Judge Barry Goode today ruled ... Read more
Environmental Protections at Risk as South Coast Air Quality Board Ousts its Leader
March 5, 2016
Board members of the South Coast Air Quality Management District today ousted Executive Officer Barry Wallerstein after 18 years of service. Chief Financial Officer Michael O’Kelly was named interim Executive Officer. ... Read more
Don’t Play Politics With Clean Air at South Coast AQMD Executive Officer Job On the Line This Friday
March 2, 2016
The fight for clean air just got real. On Friday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board will consider the ouster of Executive Officer Dr. Barry Wallerstein. The Coalition ... Read more
Lawsuit Targets Sprawling Southern California Mega-warehouse Project
February 22, 2016
For Immediate Release, February 22, 2016 Contact: Adrian Martinez, Earthjustice Aruna Prabhala, Center for Biological Diversity Penny Newman, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice George Hague, Sierra Club Drew ... Read more
Coalition for Clean Air Statement on Appointment of Dean Florez to California Air Resources Board
February 18, 2016
The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) supports the appointment of Senator Dean Florez to the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Senator Florez is a proven air quality leader. CCA is impressed ... Read more