Clean Air Council

10/15/2026

Philadelphia Gas Works is replacing outdated equipment to reduce methane pollution, with an estimated climate benefit equivalent to taking 1,000 gasoline-powered cars off the road for a year.

That's progress, but the project will only reduce emissions from PGW's facilities and infrastructure by 1.3%, and an even smaller share of its overall emissions. This is because most of PGW's climate pollution comes from the gas burned in homes and businesses.

In order to truly make progress against climate change, Philadelphia needs to transition away from fossil fuels.

This summer, PGW held two community meetings to discuss lower-carbon energy options for the future, including electrification and a hybrid approach that would continue using fracked gas alongside cleaner energy sources. PGW expects to release its evaluation of these options this fall.

🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/2AkdiR2

10/15/2026

🌳 Help shape the future of Cobbs Creek Park by becoming a community greening liaison!

We are looking for local residents to serve as community greening liaisons to help engage neighbors, strengthen community connections, and support greening efforts in Cobbs Creek Park. 💰 Stipends are available!

Interested? Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4h1dBUm

10/09/2026

Clean Air Council is looking for a full-time Trail and Watershed Outreach Coordinator to support our work in West and Southwest Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

This position will work closely with residents, community groups and partners to improve access to safe, healthy green spaces and support efforts to protect and care for local trails and watersheds.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, organizing community events and activities, and spending time outdoors. Experience or a strong interest in parks, trails and watersheds is a plus.

Learn more about the role and how to apply: https://buff.ly/ynr1vLd

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

10/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING: The EPA is moving to weaken methane pollution standards that protect public health and hold oil and gas companies accountable. With more than 1.5 million Pennsylvania residents living near active oil and gas infrastructure, this action is an alarming affront to the health of Pennsylvanians.

🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/n7XIhXy

10/08/2026

Your donor-advised fund can help protect the air we all breathe.

Today is Donor Advised Funds Day, a time to reflect on how you can use your DAF to support causes you care about.

By supporting Clean Air Council with your DAF, you're helping us challenge hyperscale AI data centers, advance clean energy, and hold polluters accountable in court.

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more!

10/02/2026

Want to see more clean energy in your community? Your voice can help make it happen.

Clean Air Council Advocacy Coordinator Larisa Mednis explains how residents can support local solar, wind, and battery projects, from showing up at public hearings to talking with neighbors and local officials.

Read more from Larisa and other clean energy advocates about how to support renewable energy projects in your community:

Showing up at local government hearings to support a proposed wind, solar, or battery project could be the most effective climate action you ever take.

09/28/2026

📣 Help shape the fight for a data center moratorium in Philly!

Join the No Data Centers in Philly coalition for a virtual campaign orientation to learn what we’re fighting for, our strategy to win, and how you can get involved.

📅 Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m.

🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/0YkIm9M

We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

Good news for SEPTA commuters: the Emergency Ride Home Program has expanded!

SEPTA's Route 84 bus line has been added, joining Routes 110, 111, 114, and 117.

The Emergency Ride Home Program is a safety net for commuters who normally take these bus routes to work. If an unexpected situation arises, such as illness, a family emergency, or unscheduled overtime, the program provides a way for commuters to get home when they can't use their usual transit option.

If you use one of the participating routes to commute to work at least twice a week, you may qualify for a free Uber ride of up to $50, twice per year, when a qualifying emergency prevents you from taking your usual transit trip home.

Register before you need a ride so your backup plan is ready when you need it: https://buff.ly/89rXbhX

09/22/2026

¡Estamos muy emocionados de ofrecer la solicitud en español por primera vez!
Solicita para la programa de minisubsidios para mejor espacios públicos https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kK1XPvDDj4
We are so excited to offer the application in Spanish for the first time!
Apply for the Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant program at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Y2WDN7mTFP

09/21/2026

Don't fall for the "mom-and-pop" myth. Most low-producing oil and gas wells are owned by large, profitable corporations, not small family businesses. These companies can afford to adopt tech to . the 2024 Methane Rule should stay in place.