Spotlight On: Granite City
With the region continuing to experience sizzling summer temperatures and the importance of keeping the region’s air clean at an… Read More
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Turn the Key on Vehicle Idling for a Healthier School Environment
While many students across the region will experience virtual learning this fall due to concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19… Read More
Five Reasons You Should Care About Air Pollution
Even as concerns related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remain top of mind, there is no doubt that air pollution… Read More
Spotlight On: Meridian Village – Lutheran Senior Services
Even in the midst of the ongoing pandemic, various local businesses, municipalities and individuals across the St. Louis metropolitan area… Read More
Spotlight On: The Village of Godfrey
As the summer season heats up, the Clean Air Partnership continues to recognize various local organizations and municipalities that have worked hard to… Read More
Beating the Heat This Summer to Help St. Louisans Breathe Easier
While the region continues to respond to the ongoing pandemic, and fewer automobiles on the roads are keeping emissions at… Read More
Spotlight On: Forest Park Forever
As we prepare to settle into summer when the importance of taking action to help keep the air clean is… Read More
Keeping Lung Health Top of Mind as the Fight for Cleaner Air Presses On
Our lungs are always hard at work to keep us alive and well, but oftentimes we take them for granted…. Read More
Spotlight On: The Village of Glen Carbon
The St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge supports the integration of sustainability measures into the kinds of everyday operational practices… Read More
Greening Your Memorial Day Weekend Cookout to Help Clear the Air
While Memorial Day weekend may have a different look this year with no big parades or neighborhood block parties due… Read More
7th Annual Green Schools Quest Honors Champions for Sustainability in the St. Louis Region
The U.S. Green Building Council–Missouri Gateway Chapter (USGBC-MGC) announced on Friday the winners of its 2019–2020 Green Schools Quest. Like… Read More
Spotlight On: Commerce Bank
As cities, businesses and individuals in the St. Louis metro area make strides toward becoming better stewards of our environment,… Read More
St. Louis Once Again Avoids Landing on “Most Ozone-Polluted” U.S. Cities List
The American Lung Association’s 2020 State of the Air report is out, and the data reveals that more cities across… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Edwardsville
Participants in the St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge have been working hard to integrate eco-friendly measures in order to… Read More
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day
April 22nd officially marks 50 years of celebrating Earth Day, and in honor of the holiday, now is the perfect opportunity… Read More
Spotlight On: Environmental Operations, Inc.
For more than a decade, the St. Louis Green Business Challenge has helped businesses of all types and sizes move… Read More
Greening Your Spring Cleaning
While spring is in the air and warmer weather we’ve longed for has finally started to roll through the region,… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Collinsville
As the region continues to move toward improved sustainability, the St. Louis Green Business/Green Cities Challenge supports organizations and municipalities… Read More
Spotlight On: Trane-Ingersoll Rand
As warmer temperatures make their way to the region and spring begins to chase what’s left of the winter blues… Read More
Building a Greener Future in the St. Louis Region
Emily Andrews, executive director of the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is stepping up in… Read More
Greening Your ‘Mardi Pardi’ Celebrations
The crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season is just days away, and while green is one of the… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Alton
For more than a decade, local businesses and municipalities have been working towards integrating sustainability measures into their everyday practices… Read More
Spotlight On: PGAV
In 2020, the St. Louis Green Business Challenge is celebrating 11 years of providing organizations of all types and sizes… Read More
“A Green Decade” Finishes Strong with St. Louis Green Business Challenge Class of 2019
2019 marked a huge milestone for the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, as they celebrated 10 years of delivering Triple… Read More
Celebrating 25 Years of Championing Clean Air for the Bi-State Area
As we celebrate the arrival of a new year, 2020 also marks 25 years of the Clean Air Partnership holding… Read More
Committing to Clear the Air in 2020
As 2019 comes to an end, it’s easy to think about all the big changes ahead with the mindset of… Read More
A Green Holiday is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
The next wave of holidays is right around the corner, and although we recognize this to be a wonderful time… Read More
Wrapping Up Air Quality Forecasting in 2019
As a driving force in the fight for cleaner air in the St. Louis region, the Clean Air Partnership is… Read More
Guide for Greener Holiday Shopping
Before we know it, the biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year will be here in the blink of an… Read More
Celebrate Recycling Day Today and Every Day
It seems only fitting that the sole nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States falls in… Read More
Spotlight On: Forest Park Forever and World Wide Technology
As the Clean Air Partnership works to inspire area residents and businesses to take voluntary steps to help clear the… Read More
Making Halloween Less Scary for the Environment
The spookiest time of the year is nearly here, but the real fright-fest of Halloween aren’t the ghouls and goblins,… Read More
Spotlight On: St. Louis College of Pharmacy and COCA
With fall in full swing and the threat of a Red or Orange air quality day behind us for a… Read More
Turn Your Key and Be Idle-Free for Back to School Season
Now that cooler fall temperatures have made their way to the region, you may be faced with the temptation to… Read More
Spotlight On: Tarlton Corporation
The Clean Air Partnership has spent the summer recognizing the efforts and initiatives of local entities that captured the highest… Read More
Ditch the Keys and Be Car-Free for Cleaner Air
Car Free Day is right around the corner, and people all around the world are preparing to ditch their keys… Read More
Spotlight On: Ameren Missouri
Not only is it important for individuals to act sustainably to reduce environmental impact, but the same goes for companies… Read More
Spotlight On: Webster University
With warm summer temps settling in and the importance of keeping the region’s air clean at an all-time high, the… Read More
Taking Action for Cleaner Air This Summer to Maintain Healthy Lungs
Breathing comes so naturally that we oftentimes give it little thought and take our lungs for granted. The reality is,… Read More
Spotlight On: UniGroup, Inc.
As the Clean Air Partnership works to encourage activities that reduce emissions this summer, we continue to recognize the great… Read More
Tackling Rising Temps One Step at a Time to Protect Human Health
As climate change continues and warmer temperatures settle in for the summer months, cleaning up the air will become ever… Read More
Spotlight On: Missouri Historical Society
As we continue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, the Clean Air Partnership is… Read More
Reducing Your Transportation Footprint for Memorial Day Weekend Travels
With Memorial Day just around the corner, a record number of drivers are expected to hit the road for the… Read More
Celebrating 10 Years of Making Green Work for St. Louis Businesses
2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, a premier program that provides organizations all across… Read More
St. Louis Area Escapes Being Listed Among “Most-Polluted” U.S. Cities
The American Lung Association’s 2019 “State of the Air” report is out, and it reveals the number of people exposed… Read More
Live Every Day Like It’s Earth Day to Do Your Share for Cleaner Air
Spring is in full bloom and that means it’s almost time to roll out the green carpet in honor of… Read More
Travel Smarter to See the Birds on the Bat in 2019
As the Redbirds prepare to return to Busch Stadium on Thursday, thousands of baseball fans will flock to the streets… Read More
Spring Into the New Season with Air-Quality Friendly Habits
As we prepare to welcome a new season, the days are getting longer, weather is getting warmer and the sunshine… Read More
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Purple, Gold and GREEN
St. Louis is home to one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans – and although a… Read More
New Year, New Resolutions to Help Us All Breathe Easier
New Year’s Day is quickly approaching, and along with it, all those resolutions. Perhaps the best part of the New… Read More
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Go Green
While the holidays are meant for appreciating time spent with family and friends, our impact on the environment and air… Read More
Giving Thanks for Cleaner Air
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, it is a special time to reflect on the many things to be grateful for this… Read More
Going Green This Spooky Season
It’s that time of year again where Halloween fun is right around the corner, but the holiday has become a… Read More
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, REPEAT!
When it comes to the three Rs, we always encourage people to Reduce and Reuse first, but for those who… Read More
RideFinders Driving Home Change for Cleaner Air
The Clean Air Partnership is focused on motivating area residents to take voluntary steps to clear the air this fall… Read More
Make This School Year a Greener One
The summer days are drawing to a close, and many area students are already back in the classroom. While the… Read More
Summer Hacks to help Clean the Air
The season of summer barbecues, vacations and days spent poolside is in full swing, but the hotter temperatures that make… Read More
Many Options Available to Help Reduce Auto Emissions
Now that the prime of summer has reached us, the importance of keeping the region’s air clean is at an… Read More
MoDOT – Guiding the Region to Cleaner Air
As the Clean Air Partnership works to encourage activities that reduce emissions, we continue to spotlight organizations in the St…. Read More
A Few Facts About Air Pollution
Every day, the average human breathes in approximately 2,000 gallons of air. As a source of life, it is important… Read More
Stay Lung Healthy when Outdoors this Summer
Our lungs are always hard at work. In just one day, a healthy person breathes nearly 25,000 times. For those… Read More
Bikesharing Finally Comes to St. Louis
The Clean Air Partnership advocates for activities that reduce emissions leading to poor air quality. Since transportation is one of… Read More
Citizens for Modern Transit a Champion for Clean Air
The Clean Air Partnership is pleased to serve a community where several organizations are playing a significant role in helping… Read More
Clearing the Air in Granite City
The Clean Air Partnership places high importance on sustainability for St. Louis area municipalities and continues to use our blog… Read More
Make cleaner air one of your New Year‘s Resolutions
The arrival of a new year often brings opportunities to change a lifestyle, a business, or even an entire community…. Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Alton
As cities, businesses and individuals in the St. Louis region make strides toward becoming better stewards of our environment, the… Read More
Making the Case for Carpooling
A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey has revealed that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of University City
With sustainability gaining steam as a key goal for St. Louis area municipalities, the Clean Air Partnership continues to use… Read More
Rising temps lead to increased risk of poor air quality
The start of summer is just around the corner in the St. Louis area, and with it we’re enjoying blooming… Read More
St. Louis area no longer among “most-polluted” cities
Data from the American Lung Association’s 2017 “State of the Air” report has revealed that the St. Louis area is… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Maplewood
With sustainability gaining steam as a key goal for St. Louis area municipalities, the Clean Air Partnership continues to use… Read More
The Air Quality Benefits of Biking
With the start of spring just days away, many of us are dreaming of warmer temperatures and the opportunity to… Read More
The Benefits of Telecommuting
It’s January, and Old Man Winter has a tight grip on the St. Louis region. If the cold temperatures and… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of Highland
With sustainability gaining steam as a key goal for St. Louis area municipalities, the Clean Air Partnership continues to use… Read More
The environmental impact of the holiday season
It’s hard to believe, but another holiday season is upon us. As we decorate our homes, plan celebrations with family… Read More
Spotlight On: The City of St. Peters
With sustainability gaining steam as a key goal for St. Louis area municipalities, the Clean Air Partnership will be using… Read More
Vehicle idling: Myth vs. Fact
As cooler, fall temperatures begin to settle into the region, you may be tempted to idle your vehicle more often… Read More
Air pollution brings increased risk for asthma attacks
For most kids, the start of the school year is an exciting time, filled with fun, friends and new adventures…. Read More
Back to school tips for cleaner air
With the summer season over, children across the region are now settling into their back-to-school routines. If you’re one of… Read More
The link between hot weather and ozone pollution
Over the last several weeks, the St. Louis area has seen its share of scorching temperatures and poor air quality…. Read More
The positive impacts of idle reduction
How often do you find yourself idling your car in drive-thrus, parking lots or right outside your child’s school? It’s… Read More
The 411 on AQI
We’re all familiar with the weather forecast, but what about the air quality forecast? During the summer months, daily air… Read More
More poor air quality days likely this summer
The American Lung Association’s 2016 State of the Air report ranked St. Louis as the 18th most polluted metropolitan area in… Read More
Your clean-running vehicle helps clear the air
For most people, your car is your most valuable possession. Your vehicle helps you pay the bills by getting you… Read More
St. Louis publisher educates readers
Over the years, scores of print publications have either downsized or gone out of business, creating severe losses for publishers… Read More
Clearing the Air on Your Way To Work
Did you know that spending an extra 10 minutes sitting in traffic during your commute can quickly adds up to… Read More
SLU Ozone Garden
SLU Ozone Garden shows visual impact of poor air quality Having devoted his career to the research and data analysis… Read More