Clean AIRE NC

05/27/2026

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Tanya Davis to the CleanAIRE NC team! 🎉💙

As our new Senior Development Manager, Tanya brings a wealth of experience, passion, and heart to the work that fuels our mission. Her leadership will help strengthen and grow our efforts to advance clean air, environmental justice, and healthier communities across North Carolina.

We’re incredibly excited for all that’s ahead and grateful to have Tanya joining the team during such an important time for our work.

Please join us in giving Tanya a warm CleanAIRE NC welcome!

05/26/2026

Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a public health issue.

New research funded by Duke University is examining how extreme heat and air pollution impact mental health, chronic illness, and emergency response systems across North Carolina.

As heat waves intensify and air quality challenges continue, these studies help highlight the real health risks communities face every day, especially those already disproportionately impacted by pollution and climate change.

At CleanAIRE NC, we believe every North Carolinian deserves clean air, healthier communities, and climate solutions grounded in science and equity.

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With philanthropic support, Duke University aims to turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions for the growing health impacts of climate change.

05/22/2026

Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed May 18–22 as North Carolina Heat Safety Week!

Extreme heat impacts our health, especially for outdoor workers, older adults, children, and communities already disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution.

Whether you’re finding shade, staying hydrated, checking on neighbors, or taking breaks from the heat, small actions matter.

Read more about Heat Safety Week and available resources here: https://ow.ly/1gQH50Z3gzL

05/21/2026

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The air we breathe shapes our health every single day.

A new report from the American Lung Association gave the Triad a “D” grade for short-term particle pollution, a reminder that air quality remains a serious public health issue across North Carolina.

Poor air quality has been linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and other long-term health impacts, especially for children, older adults, and communities already facing environmental burdens.

At CleanAIRE NC, we believe everyone deserves access to clean air and healthier communities no matter their zip code.

💬 How has air quality impacted your community?

Air quality is worsening in several cities in North Carolina, according to a new report.

05/20/2026

Charlotte City Council has voted to rescind the I-77 toll lane project.

The CRTPO must also vote to officially reset the project and open the door to alternative transportation solutions. Make plans to attend the CRTPO meeting tonight and help make our voices heard.

📍 Charlotte Government Center
600 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 | Room 267

🗓 TONIGHT, May 20th
⏰ 6:00 PM (arrive early)

This is a observation of the CRTPO team vote, so bring a cardboard yard sign no larger than 24” x 36”.

Make your voice heard.

05/19/2026

This month, we joined the NC Asthma Summit held in recognition of , , and .

Health professionals from across North Carolina came together to discuss the many factors that impact asthma, including air quality, environmental exposures, and access to care.

We were proud to connect with healthcare leaders and share opportunities to engage in environmental health advocacy and community action that can improve health at a systemic level.

Join our Health e-list to learn more about the connection between environmental and human health!

05/17/2026

Some communities have spent generations fighting to be heard in conversations about pollution, public health, and environmental justice.

Miya Yosh*tani has spent decades working alongside Asian immigrant communities to build power, advocate for cleaner neighborhoods, and ensure the people most impacted are part of shaping environmental solutions.

This AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re honoring leaders whose work reminds us that climate justice begins in the community.

🗣Follow us to learn more about those making an impact

05/16/2026

Some healthcare stories never make headlines. Healthcare isn’t abstract, it shapes real lives every single day.

Through Reform Healthcare: The Last Paragraph, we’re lifting up stories from people navigating a system that too often falls short.

Your story matters. Share it. Help shape what comes next.

🔗 https://ow.ly/zwsR50YZApx

05/15/2026

As Charlotte grows, so do the conversations about our future.

Proposed data center developments are raising important questions about energy demand, environmental impacts, and sustainable growth in our communities.

Plan to be part of Tuesday’s Charlotte City Council meeting, 6:30 PM at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (600 E. Fourth St.).

The City Council voted to hold a public hearing on May 26 to consider a potential data center moratorium.