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/I3xw50YZApy

Proposed data center developments are raising important questions about energy demand, environmental impacts, and sustainable growth in our communities. Join Tuesday’s CLT City Council meeting, 6:30 PM at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (600 E. Fourth St.). https://ow.ly/o8se50YZA0i

Bonita Green shares how she is using data from the AirKeeper Dashboard to help her community ask deeper questions, and take their advocacy to the next level. Understanding what’s happening is the first step toward creating change. Use the AirKeeper Dashboard today. https://ow.ly/1iNU50YZzzN

We’re hiring! If you’re passionate about clean air, clean energy, and building healthier communities across North Carolina, we’d love to hear from you. Join CleanAIRE NC and help power meaningful environmental and public health impact across the state. Apply at https://ow.ly/16BX50YYVRz

Charlotte friends, what if one afternoon could turn climate concern into community action? 🌎 Join us May 16 from 12:30–3:30 PM for a local training with The Climate Reality Project. Connect, learn, and discover how everyday people are shaping a healthier future. RSVP: https://ow.ly/fgYx50YYls4

DURHAM HEARING RESCHEDULED: Duke Energy’s Durham rate hike hearing is now Wednesday, June 3 at 7 PM at the Durham County Courthouse. The date changed, but the stakes haven’t. Duke is still seeking record profits while families struggle with electric bills. Learn more: https://ow.ly/uR3350YXEfg

The system isn’t working for everyone, and people are paying the price. Through Reform Healthcare: The Last Paragraph, we’re collecting real stories to push for change. 🗣 Share yours: https://ow.ly/3iaX50YWNZp

Some children grow up thinking asthma attacks, missed school days, or struggling to breathe is “normal.” But clean air impacts more than physical health, it shapes mental and emotional well-being too. Every child deserves to breathe easier. 💙 #CleanAIRENC

Some learning doesn’t start in a classroom, it starts with a question. Why does the air feel different today? What can we do about it? The CleanAIRE NC Academy turns curiosity into action. Start learning → https://ow.ly/pswG50YVyW7

Some days, the weight feels invisible. In the air we breathe and the stress we carry. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminded: cleaner air supports healthier minds. At CleanAIRE NC, caring for our air is caring for each other. 💚

Varshini Prakash is helping lead a generation demanding bold climate action. As co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, she’s mobilizing youth to push for climate justice and clean energy. Join the movement for cleaner air at https://ow.ly/oGHp50YUHGJ

Don’t miss Climate Trivia Night! Join CMCL for a fun, fast-paced evening of trivia, prizes, and community at Sugar Creek Brewing. Grab friends, test your eco-knowledge, and compete to win. 🎟 $5 raffle 🎁 Prizes ⏳ Limited spots 🗓 May 12 | 6–8 PM Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/X1hi50YSYZU

Some moments stay with you, and Canvas for Our Climate was one of them. Students from Charlotte brought their perspectives to life through art, sharing challenges and imagining futures. Grateful to CMS students for their honesty, creativity, and vision.💚

At CleanAIRE NC, we’ve seen what happens when communities have access to data. Curiosity turns into understanding, and understanding into action. Tools like the AirKeeper Dashboard matter, because air quality isn’t just a statistic, it’s something we live every day. https://ow.ly/FQ9o50YSueO

NC BREATHE 2025 marked more than 10 years of hosting this signature event, it signaled a new way forward for collaboration, education, and action at CleanAIRE NC. We gathered insights, and we’re grateful to share them in our new report! https://ow.ly/GWBg50YR6xB

Think your houseplants are cleaning the air? It’s a comforting idea, leaves quietly working in the background. While plants absorb small amounts of pollutants, it takes far more than a few to impact indoor air quality. Follow CleanAIRE NC for more real talk and practical tips on cleaner air!

We’re excited to be part of TreeCharlotte’s TreeFest as a featured vendor, celebrating trees, sustainability, and a healthier future. Join CleanAIRE NC on April 25, 2–5 PM at NoDa Brewing Company for vendors, tree education, pet-friendly fun, and ways to take action for cleaner air!

Last week felt like a glimpse into the future, shaped by young artists across Charlotte. CMS students shared powerful stories of hope and urgency, while the Levine Scholars of @UNCC brought it all together 💚 Read more: https://ow.ly/U4hW50YOimN

“Poor air quality is a silent threat...you may not see it, but the consequences are real.” This #EarthDay, Charlotte’s air quality matters more than ever. Start small: use the AirKeeper Dashboard to understand your community’s air. https://ow.ly/RbfA50YO5uG#EarthDay

Happening today at 7 PM Join NC Conservation Network’s Rate Hike Webinar to break down upcoming NC Utilities Commission hearings, how we got here, and how to make your voice heard. Not required, but super helpful, plus live Q&A! RSVP here 👇 https://ow.ly/z7tx50YNuu6

CleanAIRE Academy is launching our newest course, AirKeeper Dashboard 101, today! This new course is designed to help you dive into local air quality data and build the skills to understand what’s happening in your community. Register for your account today: https://ow.ly/7Hc650YMQ14

We’re proud to support UNC Greensboro’s Sustainability & Environmental Justice Film + Panel! 🎬 CleanAIRE NC’s Kennedy Williams joins a panel after Unbreathable, a powerful film on the Clean Air Act. 🗓 April 21 | ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 EUC Claxton (UNCG) 🍽 Food provided

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is bringing the community together at the Stratford Richardson YMCA for a FREE day full of fun, food, and family-friendly activities! (Including pool access so don’t forget your swim gear!) 📅 April 18 | ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM 📍 Free & open to the public

Hear from Bonita Green as she shares her favorite features and how the Merrick-Moore community uses the AirKeeper Dashboard to better understand their environment, and advocate for change. Register for CleanAIRE Academy today, and take the course on 4/20! https://ow.ly/bi5l50YKxcG

CleanAIRE NC has joined a national coalition challenging the EPA’s decision to weaken soot pollution standards. This harmful move threatens public health, increasing risks of asthma, heart disease, and premature death for communities nationwide. Learn more: https://ow.ly/oskW50YK0w9

CleanAIRE NC’s Sophie Leruth joined WFAE’s Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins for a roundtable on allergies, air quality, and their real-world impact on health in Mecklenburg County. Full conversation here: https://ow.ly/9WHt50YIBYS Follow us for more conversations on clean air & community health!

CleanAIRE Academy is growing, and we’re excited to launch AirKeeper Dashboard 101 on April 20th! This new course is designed to help you dive into local air quality data and build the skills to understand what’s happening in your community. Join us on launch day → https://ow.ly/OccZ50YCz5U

Test your climate knowledge 🌎💡 Join CMCL for a fun night of eco-trivia, prizes, and community at Sugar Creek Brewing! 🎟 $5 raffle tickets + FREE for first 20 registrants. 🗓 May 12 | 6–8 PM 📍 Charlotte, NC Save your spot: https://ow.ly/q62l50YCzlW

Join us Monday morning at 9AM as CleanAIRE NC’s Sophie Leruth joins WFAE’s Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins for a roundtable on allergies, air quality, and how it impacts health right here in Mecklenburg County. Tune in live: https://ow.ly/pcX850YH87Y

April 18th is Healthy Kids Day with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte at Stratford Richardson YMCA! 🎉 Enjoy live music, free food, horseback riding, line dancing, games, giveaways, and open pool access, fun for the whole family! 📅 April 18 | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM Free & open to all 💙

“Make the Carbon Plan process more inclusive, accessible, and meaningful.” — Brittany L. Griffin On March 18, Charlotte community members rallied and testified at the NCUC hearing, calling for clean, affordable energy for all. Submit comments (Docket E-100 Sub 207CS): https://ow.ly/6Vy050YFbEj

This Earth Day, be part of the conversation that matters. We’re proud to co-sponsor this webinar bringing together leaders and advocates at the intersection of health, environment, and community impact. 🗓 April 22 | ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Virtual 🔗Register: https://ow.ly/gbKr50YCxOb

Engage with CleanAIRE NC at TreeFest 2026! 🌳✨ Join us at NoDa Brewing on April 25 (2–5 PM) for interactive booths, tree education, family & pet-friendly fun, and great drinks. Stop by our table to learn about clean air and connect with the community!

CleanAIRE Academy is expanding opportunities to learn, grow, and take action on air quality in your community. This April 20th, we’re introducing AirKeeper Dashboard 101, a course built to help you confidently explore and understand local air data. Enroll now → https://ow.ly/IzZa50YBNJf

What does climate change look like? For one NC student, a debris-filled river after Hurricane Helene sparked action. NC must choose: clean Carbon Plan or more Duke Energy pollution. Learn more: https://ow.ly/3ybz50YBpOe

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women working to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Vanessa Nakate, founder of the Rise Up Movement, has become a leading voice advocating for climate justice and amplifying the experiences of frontline communities.

Duke Energy wants an 18% rate increase on residential customers while 300,000 NC families fall behind on their electric bills. Now lawmakers want to hear from North Carolinians, with public hearings scheduled around the state over the next several weeks. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Wwen50YAISK

In April, CleanAIRE Academy is dropping a brand-new course designed to help you navigate the AirKeeper Dashboard like a pro. Visualize air quality in your community, uncover pollution hotspots, and turn insight into action! Create your CleanAIRE Academy account today: https://ow.ly/LkQI50YzI5n

This Women’s History Month, we honor leaders building a healthier, more just future. Jacqueline Patterson has exposed how climate change and pollution harm marginalized communities. Follow CleanAIRE NC to learn more!

“North Carolinians deserve a Carbon Plan that prioritizes affordability.” — Brittany L. Griffin On March 18, communities showed up in Charlotte to demand clean, affordable energy at the NC Utilities Commission hearing. Missed it? Submit comments by March 30: https://ow.ly/CFua50YyJ7N

Duke Energy has proposed two rate hikes across different regions, rolling out in two phases starting January 1, 2027. With hearings beginning March 30, it’s time to examine what this 18% increase funds, and who it leaves behind. Join our partners for a webinar to get prepared.

Proud to support our friends at The Action Network Network as they kick off the Toxic Tour: First Stop — Eden, NC Join them along the Southeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline (SSEP) to learn about fossil fuel impacts, connect with communities, and stand together. Register: https://ow.ly/xJqI50Yxq3y

We’re hiring! 📣 Join the CleanAIRE NC team and be part of the work driving real environmental and public health change! Explore our open positions and apply today. 🔗 Visit our website to apply: https://ow.ly/cy5C50YvjjR

Women have long been at the forefront of the fight for environmental justice. Dr. Beverly Wright, founder of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, has spent decades advocating for communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and environmental harm. Follow CleanAIRE NC for more!

New Course Coming This Spring! CleanAIRE Academy is launching a new course this April, all about how to navigate the AirKeeper Dashboard! Register for your CleanAIRE Academy account today. Enroll by visiting: https://ow.ly/uBIJ50YrTFH

Omega and Brenda Wilson show community-led environmental justice in action. Dive into CleanAIRE Academy's Air Pollution & Your Health course and start protecting your community. Full WERA team video included: https://ow.ly/oqp250YrRNQ

Rising temperatures and shifting climates aren’t just warming our planet, they’re intensifying disease spread. Climate change is fueling infectious threats that cross species. Strong collaboration between human and animal health experts is key to protecting public health. Follow us to learn more!

“Tailpipe pollution is a public health crisis, fueling asthma, heart disease, and respiratory illness in communities already overburdened by environmental harm.” 🔗 Full Story: https://ow.ly/cES450YrPMP

Rachel Carson sparked the modern environmental movement with her groundbreaking book Silent Spring, exposing the dangers of pesticides and inspiring environmental protections that still impact public health today. Follow CleanAIRE NC to learn more!

Missed our March 2 launch? CleanAIRE Academy’s Air Pollution & Your Health course is now live. Don’t wait, enroll today and start turning knowledge into action: https://ow.ly/Tp6S50YoHwG