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August 10, 2020

Announcing the Kids Pledge

 Parents have a tough job right now. Students at most schools will not be returning in the fall. While all this family time is great, keeping young people engaged is harder than ever. That’s why we are proud to announce we’ve added the Kids Clean Air Pledge, eight K-8th grade friendly activities that can be … Read more

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July 7, 2020

More things you can do to participate in Clean Air Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1595266397262{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}”]California Clean Air Day is built on the idea that we can collectively make an impact through shared experiences. It is in the spirit of community that we asked past “pledgers” what they thought we missed. Their feedback informed our decision to add three new items that we felt anyone could try … Read more

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July 7, 2020

The benefits of pledging as an organization!

With the cancellation and postponement of most in-person employee engagement opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, CA Clean Air Day offers a unique opportunity to continue to engage your employees and colleagues around one of the most important issues to California communities: sustainability.  By pledging as an organization, you can support and empower your team to … Read more

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July 7, 2020

Clean Air Day is Easy during Social Distancing

Did you know you can make a huge difference at home? That’s right. The actions we take right from our living room make a huge difference in creating clean air in our communities. California Clean Air Day is designed to allow every Californian to participate from where they are, even during a time of social … Read more

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October 7, 2019

Over 1.2 Million Actions to Clean the Air Taken across California on CA Clean Air Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Thousands of elected officials, Business leaders, non-profits, schools, and individuals take more than 1.2 million actions to clear the air on California’s annual Clean Air Day. LOS ANGELES, CA – Over 650,000 people took part in California Clean Air Day, the annual statewide day of action to reduce air pollution in schools, cities, homes, and … Read more

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September 24, 2019

One Million Actions Pledged to Clear the Air

For Immediate Release September 24, 2019 One Million Actions Pledged across California to Clear the Air California Clean Air Day has collected over 1 million pledges for the Oct. 2nd Day of Action and calls to double that number in just one week! LOS ANGELES, CA – Residents, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies across California have pledged … Read more

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September 20, 2019

Transportation agencies all in for California Clean Air Day

[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

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September 6, 2019

California Clean Air Day Kickoff & Panel Discussion in Los Angeles

[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

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August 14, 2019

Organizations across the state gear up for California Clean Air Day

[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

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July 25, 2019

Southern California’s Summer of Smog

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full” alignment=”right” el_class=”image-float-right”][vc_column_text]It’s no secret that our state has some of the worst air quality in the country. California is home to 7 of the 10 most polluted cities in the United States, and after years of progress air quality is slipping in some parts of the state. In 2018, Southern Californians lived … Read more

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