Clean Air for Life
Air pollution harms health, damages forests and lakes, and lowers our quality of life. More than half of all Americans live in areas that don't meet clean-air standards.
Our team is working to change that by cleaning up dirty diesel engines and polluting power plants.
Transportation
Traffic Pollution 'Hot Spots' Endanger Public Health
Cars stuck in traffic pollute more. The latest research shows that the closer you live to a busy road, the higher the risk to your health. Congestion pricing is a solution that eases gridlock and cuts pollution.
The Problem with Diesel
Dirty Diesel School Buses Targeted for Cleanup
We're leading a campaign to reduce school bus pollution so children can breathe safely on their ride to school.
News & Publications
For the Media
Air Quality Press Releases
07/01/2009
EPA Proposal to Cut Air Pollution from Big Ships Will Save Lives, Protect Public Health
03/30/2009
Protecting American Health from Global Shipping Pollution: New Report
Our Air Quality Experts
Kathryn Phillips
Director, California Transportation and Air Initiative
James Wang
Scientist
Elizabeth Thompson
Legislative Director
