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Clean Air Hero

Hank Wedaa was a Clean Air Hero and a pioneer of hydrogen fuel-cell history

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 by Coalition for Clean Air

When Henry “Hank” Wedaa passed away last month, California lost a strong advocate for clean air and a pioneer of hydrogen fuel cell history. We’re saddened by his passing, and … Read more

Clean Air Hero Wendy James and the birth of EV activism

March 18, 2019March 7, 2019 by thunder dawn

We are deeply honored to present our next Clean Air Hero Award to Wendy James, the founder and recently retired leader of the Better World Group and a tireless advocate … Read more

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Clean Air Hero Francisco Posada: The story behind the Volkswagen emissions scandal

March 18, 2019January 15, 2019 by thunder dawn

We’re honored to present our next Clean Air Hero award to Francisco Posada, a senior researcher at The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Posada’s work was instrumental in breaking … Read more

Anger and Hope for the Future Fuels Clean-Air Hero Genevieve Gale

February 28, 2019August 3, 2018 by Rocky Rushing

By Rocky Rushing Clean-air advocate Genevieve Gale gives no hint to what hides just beneath her pleasant smile and disposition when she talks about her work as policy associate for … Read more

And the Clean Air Hero Award Goes to…

February 28, 2019April 26, 2018 by Coalition for Clean Air

Clean Air Hero Award – Shabaka Heru It is our honor to present this month’s Clean Air Hero Award to Shabaka Heru This month we wish to posthumously recognize a … Read more

And The Clean Air Hero Award Goes To…

February 28, 2019March 21, 2018 by Coalition for Clean Air

The Coalition for Clean Air has come a long way since its formation in 1971. We have made great strides in clean air policy, public practice and education. However, none … Read more


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