Campaign For Clean Air News

Assistance Available for Diesel Emissions Reduction

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:43:00 -0400

EDITOR’S NOTE: The EPA Clean Diesel News announced this assistance program May 9, 2013.

EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) is now soliciting proposals for the 2013 National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program funded through the Diesel Emissions Reduction (DERA) program. The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $9 million. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted here and on www.grants.gov. The NCDC website contains information regarding clean diesel technologies, past awarded projects, and helpful tips.

Little Change in Area Ozone Pollution

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:03:00 -0400

Both Rowan and Mecklenburg counties received an “F” for ozone pollution from the American Lung Association (ALA) again this year, but for the second year in a row, neither county is listed in the top 25 most ozone-polluted cities in the nation. Cabarrus has no ozone monitors so it is not ranked.

Children, Parents Learn about Air Quality and Environment at “Growing Green Kids” Event

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:54:00 -0400

Children made flower bursts while their parents learned about how to improve air quality at a “Growing Green Kids” family night on Earth Day, April 22.

The Optimistic Futurist: Waste not – Make Electricity Instead

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:52:00 -0400

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column by Francis Koster appeared in the March 24, 2013, issue of The Salisbury Post.

I bet that you do not often think about the role sewage treatment will play in the future of your family.

Area Educators Learn about New Opportunities at Center’s Teacher Mingle

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:32:00 -0400

Area teachers and the staff of the Center for the Environment met recently to explore ways the Center and its Campaign for Clean Air can help them in the classroom, especially as they prepare lessons on air pollution and ways to lessen it.

Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls Ceases Operations

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:12:00 -0500

EDITOR’S NOTE: This announcement appeared in the February 20, 2013, issue of EPA Clean Diesel News.

As of Friday, January 18, 2013, Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls, Incorporated (Cleaire) ceased operations. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) attempted to contact owners of Cleaire products and established a Cleaire information page.

Editorial: End of an era at Buck Station

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:16:00 -0500

EDITOR’S NOTE: The editorial was posted February 6, 2013, in the Salisbury Post.

Duke Energy’s announcement that it will shut down the last two coal-fired generators at the Buck Steam Station two years ahead of schedule is good news for the region’s air quality and a sign of evolving energy technologies.

Davie County Schools Receive EPA Rebate Funds for School Buses

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:03:00 -0500

The Davie County Board of Education has been selected to receive rebate funds to help defray the cost of replacing two school buses. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act rebate program will provide the funds, according to the February 6 issue of the EPA Clean Diesel News.

Gov. Pat McCrory Supports Offshore Wind Energy

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:59:00 -0500

N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory, a Catawba College graduate, has declared his support of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to develop wind energy off North Carolina’s coast.

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Clean Construction Pilot Credit

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:35:00 -0500

On January 24, the U.S. Green Building Council announced that a Clean Construction Pilot Credit can be used toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.