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Our mission is:
To empower citizens in Rowan and Cabarrus counties to address the air quality issues we face.
Our campaign focuses on education about air pollution's impact on our health and economy and actions that reduce air pollution such as the use of alternative fuels and modes of transportation, the preservation of green space and energy conservation. Read more...
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Gas Cap Toolkit: "Testing Vehicle Gas Caps for Leaks"
Recent News
05/18/12 by Kathy Chaffin
NC 10 Percent Campaign Encourages Purchase of Local Foods
Support for a statewide campaign encouraging consumers to spend 10 percent of their existing food dollars with local food producers, related business and communities is quickly approaching $15 million.
Read more … NC 10 Percent Campaign Encourages Purchase of Local Foods
05/07/12 by Juanita Teschner
Burts’ Bees’ Gas Cap Check Has Positive Results
The Center for the Environment checked 81 vehicles for leaking gas caps April 27 during Burt’s Bees’ Earth Day Huddle at its distribution center in Cary. The Center’s Campaign for Clean Air staff found only three caps that leaked and replaced them free of charge.
05/07/12 by Juanita Teschner
Rowan, Mecklenburg Air Quality Improves but Still Gets ‘F’
Our air is cleaner, but it’s still not clean enough.
Rowan and Mecklenburg County are no longer listed in the top 25 most ozone-polluted counties in the nation, as they have been in recent years, but both still received a grade of “F” in the recently released American Lung Association (ALA) 2012 State of the Air Report.
Read more … Rowan, Mecklenburg Air Quality Improves but Still Gets ‘F’
04/23/12 by Juanita Teschner
EPA to Award $20 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction
Later this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign will award approximately $20 million in grants to reduce diesel emissions.
Read more … EPA to Award $20 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction
04/23/12 by Kathy Chaffin
Raleigh a National Leader in Promoting Electric Vehicles
When it comes to electric vehicles, Raleigh is not only leading the state of North Carolina. It was one of three cities in the nation selected four years ago to set the trend in preparing for the new mode of transportation.
Read more … Raleigh a National Leader in Promoting Electric Vehicles
Calculate your Carbon Footprint
How does your lifestyle affect the environment? Find out from Green Progress or The Nature Conservancy.
The Center for the Environment's Mission is:
To provide education and outreach centered on prevalent environmental challenges and to foster community-oriented sustainable solutions that can serve as a model for programs throughout the country.