Environmental Justice
Announcement
December 12, 2024
Celebrating 10 Years of Clarity Movement: A Decade of Empowering the World to Reduce Air PollutionClarity Movement was founded in 2014; this year, 2024, marked ten years of our work empowering communities, governments, and industries to combat air pollution. Founded on the belief that clean air is a fundamental human right, we’ve grown from developing OPC sensor technology to deploying air quality sensors in more than 10,000 unique locations across 85+ countries. This blog reflects on our journey, highlights our milestones and partnerships, and outlines our vision for the future.
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$600 Million for Environmental Justice and Air Quality: The US EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking programWith a focus on breaking down barriers to federal funding, the program ensures that underserved and marginalized communities can access resources to address pressing environmental and climate injustices, including air quality monitoring. Learn more!
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Apply for CARB Community Air Grants: Empower your community to combat air pollution with air quality measurement Community Air Grants (CAGs) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) can provide up to $500K in funding. Learn more about the Draft Cycle 5 Request for Applications (RFA) and how your community can benefit — the RFA opens on September 3rd, 2024, and the deadline for applications is November 1, 2024.
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The invisible ingredient in real estate value: local air qualityDiscover how local air quality is transforming real estate value, emerging as a key asset for properties and a major consideration for buyers and investors seeking healthier, more desirable urban environments.
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Air quality challenges and solutions for ports and logistics operationsTL;DR — Ports and logistics operations are major sources of harmful air pollution that affects air quality and climate health both locally and at the global scales — especially as maritime shipping becomes increasingly prominent globally. By implementing effective air quality monitoring and port emission reduction strategies, we can work to reduce these negative impacts and promote more environmentally friendly global supply chains.
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US EPA releases $83M of funding for air quality monitoring, with carve-out for air quality sensorsThis legislation allocates approximately $2 million in funds through IRA 60105 (c) Grant Program specifically for the deployment, integration, and operation of air quality sensors in communities identified as low-income or disadvantaged, highlighting a commitment to environmental justice and the mitigation of pollution's unequal health impacts.
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Building Resilient Communities Through Effective Air Pollution MeasurementDiscover how cutting-edge air quality monitoring technologies empower communities to tackle the silent threat of air pollution, paving the way for healthier, more resilient environments.
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Maximizing the Impact of Environmental Policies Through Enhanced Air Quality MonitoringNew air quality measurement technology is not just changing the way we monitor air pollution; it's rewriting the rules on air quality management, enabling a shift towards more precise, effective environmental regulations.
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Clarity Movement’s Sean Wihera Appointed to serve on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC)Sean Wihera, our VP of Business Development and Partnerships, joins us in conversation about his experience on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) working to advise on the export of environmental technologies.
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What the COVID-19 pandemic revealed about the air pollution exposure disparities experienced by marginalized communitiesThe COVID-19 pandemic served as a reminder of the air pollution exposure disparities experienced by underresourced communities and the intersections between air quality, health, and environmental justice.
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To make the $10B+ air pollution and environmental justice funding in the IRA successful, the EPA needs to discuss these challenges with community leadersThe IRA is a boon for environmental justice concerns voiced by communities regarding air quality — however, it faces three core issues to effectively address air pollution.