🚨 RESCHEDULED EVENT: Join us for Celebrate Trails Day at Cobbs Creek on SUNDAY! Due to rain, this fun, free, family-friendly event at Cobbs Creek Park is now happening Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We hope to see you there! ➡️ Learn more: buff.ly/Gs8Drh9

Today, on Earth Day, Governor Shapiro gave aging coal plants a lifeline, and President Trump is celebrating this decision. Read more: buff.ly/ZspwjjF

Lane Closures Overnight on I-95 🌙 Wednesday 4/22, through Friday 4/24, a single lane will be closed at 9 p.m., followed by a double lane closure from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 5 a.m. on southbound I-95 between Broad Street (Route 611) and Enterprise Avenue. More info can be found at 95Revive.com

🌎 🏃‍♀️ This Earth Day, we’re sharing a few podcasts that make it easy to dig into climate, pollution, environmental justice, and sustainable living. Whether you’re brand new to these issues or just want a few good listens, this is a great place to start. Read more: buff.ly/CBvNqDu

🍿 🌎 Looking for something to watch this Earth Day? We’re sharing a few movies and documentaries that can help you learn more about pollution, climate, environmental justice, and the people fighting for change. Read more: buff.ly/CBvNqDu

📚 🌎 Today is Earth Day, and we’re sharing a few books. films, and podcasts that can help you build your knowledge. First up, books! From classic reads to newer favorites, these books explore climate, conservation, justice, public health, and our connection to the natural world More: buff.ly/CBvNqDu

Join Clean Air Council, Conservation Voters of PA, and PennFuture in Harrisburg on 5/4 to meet directly with lawmakers from both parties and advocate for strong, pro‑environment policies. All training, talking points, and logistics will be provided. Register: bit.ly/2026LobbyDay...

TAKE ACTION: Big Oil companies are lobbying Congress for total immunity from any actions that could help them accountable for fueling the climate crisis. Join us in signing this petition: buff.ly/vIdOLPb buff.ly/62YGXk5

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for a great discussion on cumulative impacts and environmental justice. We appreciate your questions and advocacy. Another session is coming up next Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us! Register: bit.ly/630ci

Lane Closures Overnight on I-95 🌙 Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21, a single lane will be closed at 9:00 PM, followed by a double lane closure from 12:00 AM (Midnight) to 5:00 AM on northbound I-95 between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street (Route 611). More information can be found at 95Revive.com

Join us May 21 at the Philadelphia Ethical Society for an inspiring evening featuring art, a silent auction, drinks, and meaningful connection, all in support of a healthy environment for all. When: Thursday, May 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Ethical Society Tickets: buff.ly/CELGM1z

In PA, new pollution-generating projects can be approved without considering the pollution communities are already living with. Two bills in Harrisburg could change that. Join us for a webinar session to learn more: ➡️ April 20 at 12 noon: bit.ly/noonci ➡️ April 28 at 6:30 p.m.: bit.ly/630ci

Join us for Celebrate Trails Day at Cobbs Creek! 📅 When: Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 Where: Cobbs Creek Park, Thomas Ave and Cobbs Creek Parkway We hope to see you there! ➡️ Learn more: buff.ly/aEW5zhd

Philly sends roughly 1/3 of its trash to be burned at Chester’s Reworld incinerator, but the health burden doesn’t stay in Chester. Clean Air Council spoke with @greenphilly.bsky.social about why this pollution is a regional issue and why the Stop Trashing Our Air Act matters. Read: buff.ly/yScJ0zJ

Join Clean Air Council, @conservationpa.bsky.social and PennFuture in Harrisburg on Monday, May 4 to meet with legislators from both parties and speak up for these pro-environment bills. Training, talking points, and logistics will all be provided. Register: bit.ly/2026LobbyDay...

Allegheny County Health Dept. fined U.S. Steel $10,000 after a Jan. 27 breakdown at Clairton Coke Works released 22.6 tons of excess sulfur dioxide, exceeding pollution limits. Read more: www.gasp-pgh.org/achd-issues-...

Residents of Beaver County are raising new concerns over another proposed permit at the Shell petrochemical plant. Clean Air Council's Larisa Mednis asked why Shell isn't required to first come into compliance with its current violations before seeking changes to its permits? Read: buff.ly/NFARdQ1

Hey, West Virginia! Join the Ohio Valley Environmental Advocates and our partners for a community Earth Day Celebration at Brooke Hills Park! We’ll have games, arts and craft activities, face painting, clothing swap, and more for all ages all for free. More info here: buff.ly/BPuze9w

Last week, Clean Air Council’s Executive Director, Alex Bomstein, spoke with residents of Maris Grove Senior Living in Glen Mills, PA about Earth Month, clean air, climate, and the importance of environmental advocacy. Thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful engagement!

This weekend’s fire near the Sunoco Refinery in Gloucester County, NJ is an early reminder of what wildfire season now looks like. The region’s wildfire season typically runs mid-March through mid-May, but climate change is making wildfire seasons longer, more unpredictable, and more dangerous.

We're following reports of a massive trash fire on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. The Philadelphia Fire Department's Marine Unit is responding as smoke continues to rise over the region. Have you seen it? Tell us what you're seeing and share photos in the comments.

No one should be exposed to industrial pollution, but some communities are overburdened by it. Join Clean Air Council at 12 p.m. on 4/20 or 6:30 p.m. on 4/28 to learn about cumulative impacts, environmental justice & legislative advocacy. Register: bit.ly/noonci or bit.ly/630ci.

Clean Air Council applauds this important action in Maine. We urge lawmakers in other states, including PA, to adopt similar measures to protect residents and the environment from harmful data centers. @governor.pa.gov @senatormuth.com www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/m...

For too long, some Philly neighborhoods have lacked access to welcoming green spaces. We're helping change that by partnering w/ the Cobbs Creek community to create Little Nature Playgrounds that invite residents back into their park. Read about it in @GridMagazine: [https://buff.ly/ERN3eR6]

🎨 Art meets advocacy at Clean Air Council’s first-ever art show! Join us May 21 at the Philadelphia Ethical Society for "Endangered Environment," featuring local artists exploring today’s environmental challenges. May 21 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Philadelphia Ethical Society ➡️ Tickets: buff.ly/HEilnM1

I-95 Lane Closures: Until Friday 4/17, from 9am until 3pm the ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 will be closed and detoured weekdays for northbound or southbound Front Street motorists.

In Philly, getting a bike rack installed can take years and cost hundreds to thousands of dollars with no guarantee of approval. The result: fewer racks, fewer riders, and more cars on the road. We can do better. Read about it in Billy Penn: [https://buff.ly/RCJEoI2](buff.ly/7MR8hA5) #BikeRacks

Join us in Harrisburg on May 4 for Environmental Lobby Day. Talk directly with lawmakers about lowering energy costs, expanding clean energy, and protecting our communities. Training and materials are provided. Sign up today: bit.ly/2026LobbyDay... #CleanAirCouncil #2026EnvironmentalLobbyDay

Your energy bill is going up, but you might already be paying for programs that could bring it down. 79% of Pennsylvanians don’t know about Act 129 despite billions in savings and available rebates. We dug into what people know (and don’t), and what needs to change. Read the blog: buff.ly/oP1n2m1

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is launching a new round of statewide community engagement sessions in 2026 as part of its Climate Action Planning efforts, and your voice is an important part of it. Learn more: buff.ly/T6TYsQ7

READ: Did the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the governor’s office give special treatment to a coal company? Read about Mountain Watershed Association’s efforts to protect land from mining and Harrisburg’s response. buff.ly/e46PozL

THIS WEEK I-95 ADVISORY 🚧 The Front Street ramp to I-95 N will be CLOSED and DETOURED from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday 3/30, through Friday 4/3 this week. More info at 95Revive.com

OVERNIGHT I-95 EXIT CLOSURE: Tomorrow, Thursday 3/26, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, the ramp from I-95 South to Aramingo Avenue at the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange will be closed and detoured.

READ: Public Source has reported that the Shell petrochemical plant in Beaver County has continued to emit harmful nitrogen oxide above legally permitted levels for almost three years without any clear enforcement action from the PA DEP. Read the full article here: buff.ly/k5u2uuS.

THIS WEEK I-95 ADVISORY: The Front Street ramp to I-95 N will be DETOURED during: Monday 3/23, through Wednesday 3/25, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Thursday 3/26, from 9 to 1:00 PM. Friday 3/27, from 9 to 3:00 PM. Monday 3/30, through Friday, 4/3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More info at 95Revive.com

I-95 ADVISORY The Front Street ramp to I-95 N will be DETOURED during: Monday 3/23, through Wednesday 3/25, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Thursday 3/26, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Friday 3/27, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Monday 3/30, through Friday, 4/3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More info at 95Revive.com

Have you watched #ThePlasticDetox yet? Produced by an Academy Award-winning team, The Plastic Detox reveals the shocking science behind plastic’s impact on human life. Watch #ThePlasticDetox, now streaming globally on @Netflix. Follow @UnplasticYourLife & visit unplasticyourlife.com to learn more.

I-95 Bridge Repair Planned Early Friday Morning, Columbus Blvd in Center City 🛑 🚧 Tomorrow, 3/20, from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM, there will be lane closures between the I-676 Central Philadelphia/Callowhill St (Exit 22) and Washington Ave/Columbus Blvd (Exit 20), and at the Christian St intersection.

Data centers are a losing bet! Join us on March 27th from 7:30-8:30am as we are convene for a rally and press conference in response to the PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit. RSVP here: buff.ly/1Rn9WDO%22 Photo: NEXTPittsburgh

A 13% spike in energy bills over the last year is a warning sign. The #EnergyBillsReliefAct, introduced in Congress today, will cut through the red tape blocking affordable clean energy - like wind and solar - from reaching the grid and put money back in the pockets of families.

NOW OPEN: Applications for the ProFESS Summer Stipend Program with LandHealth Institute. Students in West & Southwest Philly are strongly encouraged to apply by April 1st. Apply here: buff.ly/KRMQ2PB

I-95 Update 💚 ☘️ PennDOT announced today the Market St to I-95 S ramp will reopen this afternoon! The ramp has been closed since March 2025, and is part of the $329 million CAP project to replace and expand the covered area over the interstate between Chestnut and Walnut streets in Center City. 🌞

WATCH: When 6 couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their families forever. This eye-opening documentary explains what microplastics and their chemicals are doing to our health and how we can take matters into our own hands. #ThePlasticDetox is streaming on @Netflix.

I-95 CLOSURES TONIGHT 🌜️ 2 AM to 5 AM will have periodic lane closures & rolling stoppages, between I-676 Central Philadelphia/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and Washington Avenue/Columbus Boulevard (Exit 20) interchanges. More info at 95Revive.com

I-95 Overnight Construction: Wednesday, 3/11, from 2 AM to 5 AM, both directions of I-95 will have periodic lane closures with rolling stoppages, between the I-676 Central Philadelphia/Callowhill Street (Exit 22) and Washington Avenue/Columbus Boulevard (Exit 20) interchanges.

Are you curious about air monitoring? Our new blog post delves into our community air monitoring project, early outcomes, and how you can be a host. Read it here: buff.ly/0aGkI8U.

Clean Air Council in the news! Read Grid Philly's feature on our important community air monitoring program that is showing pollution real time across the area. buff.ly/BXyeEw0

READ: The Inquirer’s editorial board published a terrific piece on recent Trump administration EPA rollbacks and what they will mean to Americans. Long story short, we will be paying for these rollbacks, with our health, far beyond the current administration.

TONIGHT: Continuing Overnight Lane Closures on I-95 Friday 2/27, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, southbound I-95 will close one lane from Broad Street (Route 611) and Enterprise Ave. From Midnight to 5:00 AM, an ADDITIONAL southbound lane will close. For more on I-95 projects visit 95Revive.com

TONIGHT: Overnight Lane Closures on I-95 Thursday 2/26, AND Friday 2/27, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, southbound I-95 will close one lane from Broad Street (Route 611) and Enterprise Ave. From Midnight to 5:00 AM, an ADDITIONAL southbound lane will close. For more on I-95 projects visit 95Revive.com