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Join us for a Carolina film series followed by an engaging conversation moderated by Miles O’Brien on climate change, air quality, and human health.
Universities regularly undergo construction to address the needs of the community and improve the education and training they provide. pollutants that cause adverse health outcomes and exacerbate ongoing health conditions. We’re happy to announce that the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC-Charlotte) has joined the MAHA Clean Construction Partnership to substantially reduce diesel pollution at their construction sites and improve public health.
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Sponsored by Clean Air Carolina and the Duke University Environmental Health Scholars Program, the current issue of the NC Medical Journal includes a host of commentaries and articles covering everything from the impact of concentrated animal feeding operations on rural residents, to unexpected sources and effects of pollution, to local and statewide programs aimed at improving air and water quality.
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This summer, Clean Air Carolina was grateful to have four interns working with the Medical Advocates for Healthy Air (MAHA) and the AirKeepers Programs.
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) today are integral to the growth of the animal product market. Cattle, swine, and poultry CAFOs and related facilities generated more than $120 billion in 2004 and the industry has continued to grow. However, this revenue does not reflect the negative health impacts that CAFOs have on surrounding communities.
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Clean Air Carolina has led an effort to install ozone gardens in a variety of settings across Charlotte. See UNCC Urban Institute's story about our work and how you can see ozone effects in your own garden. #OzoneGardens @unccui
Hurricane Underscores Climate Vulnerabilities in Eastern NC https://t.co/pyGCDJxN2E https://t.co/b1HKDkVtLy
Duke Energy must reduce its use of natural gas
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The AirKeepers Program harnesses Citizen Scientists to fight air inequality like never before. In 2016, Clean Air Carolina launched the program in Charlotte with the help of volunteers taking measurements at both fixed sites and mobile monitoring while walking, biking, or riding transport. With your...
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As an AirKeeper volunteer, you play an important role in our mission to ensure clean, healthy air for all North Carolinians.
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