[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We asked our supporters to nominate “Unsung Heroes,” people who embodied the spirit of California Clean Air Day through actions big and small that are helping to create clean air in their communities. The responses we received represent a true cross section of the different ways one can contribute to creating clean air in their … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases made to compensate for emissions made elsewhere. For example, if I were enrolled in an offset program and I knew that I drove 20 miles every week, I might pay into a fund to plant an equivalent number of trees … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Happy Earth Day! This Earth Day practice your commitment to clean air with an action from our Clean Air Pledge – either from our Clean Air Pledge for everybody, or from our Clean Air Pledge for Kids, which has activities that are great to do as a family. The Clean Air Pledge SWITCH IT … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1619041197315{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}”]Every year we ask past clean air day participants what they think should be added to the clean air pledge that applied to most people AND make a real difference improving air pollution. In 2020 we added “Shop Local,” go “Meat Free for a Day,” and “Host a Monitor” to the list … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Over 1.6 million people took action for California Clean Air Day yesterday! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and did their part towards clean air in California yesterday. On October 7, 2020, more than 1.6 million Californians took part in the third annual California Clean Air Day resulting in more than 3.1 … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1602081236855{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}”] How California Clean Air Day Compliments Other Efforts We love Earth Day! We love Bike to School Day. We think Rideshare Week Rocks. Heck, we even love National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day. * We also love campaigns. We think every employer should be a part of the Bay Area Air Quality … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The link between public and active transit and air quality is huge. Your standard buses or train emit only 20% as much greenhouse gases per passenger mile as riding in a car alone and 75% as many nitrogen oxides (the primary ingredient in smog). With an increasing number of these vehicles going to zero … Read more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Join us for our California Clean Air Day event on September 18! To kick off the second annual California Clean Air Day, we are hosting a panel to discuss the impact of air pollution on the health of all Californians. Our speakers are California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, California Assemblymember Cristina Garcia (invited), LA Metro Executive Officer, Environmental … Read more

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] As we approach California Clean Air Day (only six weeks until October 2nd!), organizations across the state are prepping to clear the air. Join them by taking our Clean Air Pledge for organizations or individuals. Here are a three great examples of ways Californians are banding together for clean air: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1565824722105{margin-bottom: … Read more